South Wootton Infant School

South Wootton Infant School continues to be a good school, demonstrating a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and well-supported. They enjoy coming to school and respond well to the high expectations set by the staff. The leadership has effectively rewritten and implemented the curriculum across subjects, ensuring pupils develop independence, resilience, and a love for learning. The school is particularly strong in promoting reading, with engaging library spaces and a robust phonics program, allowing most pupils to become confident readers. Additionally, parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school’s commitment to supporting their children. However, there are identified areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that the weakest readers receive appropriately matched reading materials to support their fluency. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has also hindered the monitoring of the new curriculum's effectiveness in some subjects, meaning leaders are not fully aware of how well all subjects are delivered. Overall, while the school has notable strengths, addressing these weaknesses is crucial for ensuring continued progress and success for all pupils.