Cuxton Community Infant School

Strengths

• High attendance rates, with persistent absence reduced sharply, including for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
• Pupils behave exceptionally well, are kind, polite, independent and proud of their school.
• Inclusion is highly effective, with early identification of SEND and well-matched support.
• Personal development is thoughtfully designed, including strong PSHE, online safety and British values.
• The CARE enrichment package provides extensive experiences and is adapted so all pupils can participate.
• Wellbeing support is extensive and helps pupils manage emotions and stay engaged in learning.
• Reading and writing are taught well, with a rigorous whole-school approach to handwriting and phonics.
• Early years provides a warm, well-organised start, with reading embedded from the start.
• Leaders have an accurate understanding of strengths and priorities, and governors and trustees are committed.
• Staff benefit from effective professional learning, and leaders consider workload and wellbeing.
• Pupils leave well prepared for key stage 2 and the next stage of education.
• Safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture of safeguarding.

Areas for Improvement

• Checks on learning are not always precise enough, allowing misconceptions to persist.
• Some misconceptions remain in mathematics because assessment and checking are less precise.
• Resources for complex mathematical concepts such as fractions are not always effective.
• High-quality modelling of vocabulary by staff in the early years is variable.
• Pupils do not always develop detailed knowledge and understanding in all subjects due to less precise checks on learning.

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