Chalfont St Peter Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils reach consistently high standards in reading, writing and mathematics. From their starting points, their work shows they typically make rapid progress.

Their achievement is outstanding. Teaching is never less than good and much teaching is outstanding, particularly in Year 1. Strong subject knowledge and careful analysis of pupils' skills and knowledge, combined with excellent teamwork, mean that teachers plan learning activities which are exciting and effective.

Support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is well planned and meets each pupil's needs closely. As a result they gain confidence, devel...op their skills well and make up ground. Behaviour is outstanding.

Pupils love being at school and work hard to do their best work. Their attitudes are very positive and they cooperate in all aspects of school life. Pupils feel very safe and well cared for at the school.

They know that adults will help them if they need it, whatever their needs. Pupils are given good training about how they can keep themselves safe. Pupils play a significant part in working together to make sure everyone feels part of the community.

This creates a very positive atmosphere of mutual respect. Senior leaders make sure that there is a clear vision for providing the best quality of teaching, so that pupils continue to reach high standards. They lead by example in setting and communicating high expectations of pupils, teachers and other adults.

Well-established routines of checking on the quality of teaching, pupils' progress and the plans for further learning mean that senior leaders have accurate information to evaluate the performance of the school, pupils and teachers. Governors work closely with senior leaders to make sure that improvements are well focused on the most important issues, that all statutory requirements are met and that parents and carers are well informed about what is happening in the school.

Information about this school

This is an average-sized infant school with two classes in each year group.

The large majority of pupils are White British. Other pupils represent a wide range of different backgrounds. There are a very few pupils who speak English as an additional language.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is below average. The proportions of pupils supported at school action, at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs are below average. The proportion of pupils eligible for support through the pupil premium funding is low.

This is funding provided by the government to give additional support for pupils who are eligible for free school meals. Although the school does not currently have any, this funding is also intended to support children looked after by the local authority and those of families serving in the armed forces. There is a breakfast and after-school club run by the school.

This was visited by the inspectors. There is a privately run nursery on the school site. This was not part of this inspection.

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