Hook Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

Under the outstanding leadership of the headteacher, there has been a successful drive to improve teaching. The headteacher, along with very efficient leaders and governors, is constantly seeking ways to promote outstanding teaching and achievement. Children in Reception progress rapidly so their attainment is above what is typical for their age on entry to Year 1.

Very effective transition to Year 1 prepares pupils very well for Key Stage 1. Standards in reading, writing and mathematics are well above average by Year 2. Pupils make exceptional progress from their starting points.

Teaching is at least good and often outs...tanding in all year groups. Teachers set tasks that inspire pupils to learn and build extremely well on their prior learning. Staff, including support assistants, are very well trained.

School leaders monitor the quality of teaching very thoroughly. They provide teachers with very effective support so they can reach their demanding targets. The promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral and cultural development is excellent.

The exciting curriculum gives pupils rich opportunities for developing their academic, creative, practical and sporting skills. Senior leaders have created a very safe, caring environment which enables pupils to thrive. Pupils say they feel safe and are kept safe.

Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They thoroughly enjoy coming to school, work hard and are very keen to do well. The governing body has a wide range of expertise which it uses very well to support and challenge the school.

The school's very strong partnerships with parents contribute to the school's success. Parents are very appreciative of all the school does for their children.

Information about this school

Hook Infant School is larger than the average-sized infant school.

There are four classes in Reception and three classes in Year 1 and Year 2. The school is growing in size in response to local need. The early years comprises of just the Reception classes which children attend full time.

There is no Nursery. Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils who come from minority ethnic heritages is average while the proportion who speak English as an additional language is a little above average.

The proportion supported through the pupil premium (additional government funding for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and children who are looked after) is below the national average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is below average. The building of four new early years classrooms is due to commence in the summer to meet the needs of the expanding school.

Pupils have access to the SCL (Soccer Coaching Limited) breakfast and holiday clubs on the same site as the school. This provision is privately managed and subject to a separate inspection. The report for this provision can be found on the Ofsted website.

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