Parkland Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders and governors have secured significant improvements in the quality of teaching since the previous inspection.

As a result, pupils make much faster progress in reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils' attainment increased dramatically in 2015 in all subjects. Higher standards ensure that pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their learning by the end of Year 2.

Better teaching and higher expectations have lifted pupils' achievement. Teachers frequently meet with leaders to discuss pupils' progress so that that they are more aware of pupils' individual needs. The teaching of reading is a particular strength of the school.<...br/>
Pupils learn how to use reading skills, including phonics (the sounds that letters make), confidently and effectively. Attainment in reading is much higher than the national average by the end of Year 2. Disadvantaged pupils and the most able make good progress.

Pupils are safe and behave well. They are polite and welcoming. They enjoy school and attend regularly.

The governing body effectively contributes to the school's development. Governors are knowledgeable and well informed. They share leaders' ambition for the school's future.

Leaders have developed a strong team of subject leaders. They work positively together to check the quality of teaching and learning. They are clear about the school's development needs and have high aspirations for staff and pupils.

Leaders and staff work well with the federated junior school and with other school in the locality. The sharing of good practice has improved the role played by subject leaders and the quality of teaching. Children achieve well during early years.

They are settled, happy and interested in learning. It is not yet an outstanding school because : Occasionally, teachers do not address pupils' misconceptions or build on learning quickly enough during lessons. When this is the case, a few pupils find it hard to stay focused and their progress slows.

Activities in the early years outdoor area are not always sufficiently stimulating or challenging, particularly in mathematics.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than the average-sized infant school. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is below that found in most schools.

The pupil premium is additional government funding to support those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and looked after children. Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below average.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is below average. The school is federated with Parkland Junior School which shares the school site. The interim executive headteacher provides overall leadership for both schools in the federation.

She was not present at the time of the inspection. The head of school provides day-to-day leadership in the infant school. The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club which were included in this inspection.

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