Elson Infant School

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About Elson Infant School


Name Elson Infant School
Website http://www.elsoninfantschool.co.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Executive Headteacher Mrs Sarah Duffy
Address Elson Lane, Gosport, PO12 4EU
Phone Number 02392581208
Phase Primary
Type Community school
Age Range 4-7
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 248
Local Authority Hampshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders and governors work together closely to drive improvement and secure high aspirations among their pupils and community. Leaders have successfully tackled previous weaknesses in assessment and the teaching of English. Teaching now guides pupils well in writing but does not do enough to secure accurate spelling.

The school has sustained its good outcomes in the phonics screening check in Year 1, which supports good achievement in reading. Pupils across the school are rightly proud of their growing confidence to read well. Pupils make good progress across the school in reading, writing and mathematics, including those who are disadvantaged..../>
Boys' achievement, although improving, is currently weaker than that of girls in English. Pastoral and academic support for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities is effective. Most achieve well, but some still lag too far behind their peers.

Children achieve well in the early years. Many attain a good level of development, so they are prepared well to join Year 1. Pupils and families are at the heart of the school's work.

Pupils feel valued; their opinions are appreciated and acted upon. Families in need are supported well. Pupils' behaviour is good.

They have confidence in their teachers to sort out rare incidents of bullying quickly and fairly. Leaders support pupils' personal development extremely well. They act swiftly to support pupils whose complex needs lead to behavioural problems.

This means that these pupils improve their conduct. Leaders have planned a broad and balanced curriculum. Engagement is high, so pupils want to attend school regularly and try to work hard.

New assessment systems in subjects other than English and mathematics are not yet embedded. The oversight by leaders, including middle leaders, of these subjects is not precise enough. Pupils' achievement is not as strong in some subjects as it is in English and mathematics.

Teachers set work that is sometimes too easy.

Information about this school

Elson is a larger-than-average-sized infant school. The early years includes three Reception classes.

Pupils are taught throughout the school in single-age classes. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is below the national average. The school serves pupils of service families who are eligible for additional funding.

The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is broadly in line with the national average, as is the proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan. There is a breakfast and after-school club. This is run by a private company which has separate Ofsted registration and is inspected separately.

Also at this postcode
Elson Breakfast & After School Club Little Barn Owls Pre-School

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