Stanley Park Infants School

Stanley Park Infants School has shown good overall effectiveness in its first inspection since becoming an academy in February 2018. The school has created a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, and they are described as happy and proud members of the school community. The curriculum is ambitious, catering well to all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Significant strengths were noted in early years and personal development, with children developing key skills and knowledge exceptionally well. However, some areas within the early reading curriculum require improvement to ensure better support for weaker readers.

Strengths

• The school fosters a friendly and nurturing environment.
• Pupils develop strong relationships with staff and feel safe.
• The ambitious curriculum is well designed and implemented.
• Exceptional provision for personal development.
• Leaders prioritize phonics teaching, helping pupils learn to read well.
• Strong support for pupils with SEND.

Areas for Improvement

• Some phonics lesson activities do not effectively develop reading fluency and accuracy.
• In Years 1 and 2, not all reading materials are fully matched to pupils' phonics knowledge.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Avenue Primary Academy
• Barrow Hedges Primary School
• Beddington Park Academy
• Cheam Fields Primary Academy
• Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
• Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
• Manor Park Primary Academy
• St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
• St Elphege's RC Infants' School
• St Elphege's RC Junior School

Stanley Park Infants School is part of Cirrus Primary Academy Trust, which runs 5 schools. The nearest others:

• Barrow Hedges Primary School Carshalton
• Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Carshalton
• Wallington Primary Academy Wallington
• Avenue Primary Academy Sutton

What is Stanley Park Infants School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Stanley Park Infants School is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

When was Stanley Park Infants School last inspected by Ofsted?

Stanley Park Infants School was last inspected in February 2023.

How many pupils does Stanley Park Infants School have?

Stanley Park Infants School has 286 pupils on roll.

What age range does Stanley Park Infants School cover?

Stanley Park Infants School for pupils aged 3 to 7.

Where is Stanley Park Infants School?

Stanley Park Infants School is at Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL.