Light Oaks Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key Findings

This is a good and improving school. It is not yet outstanding because teaching and progress vary and some of the new leaders are not yet fully effective.

Nevertheless, attainment is rising and attendance is improving despite there being some instability of staffing. One parent said, 'I'm impressed with every member of staff.' Achievement is good.

Attainment when pupils leave school is above average in reading, writing and mathematics. Progress is good because pupils enjoy learning and the exciting curriculum always takes their interests into account. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage make good progress although outdoor provision is not yet fully developed and limits children's inve...stigative and independent skills.

Teachers have good subject knowledge and use a variety of quality resources, including information and communication technology (ICT), that help to sustain pupils' good engagement with learning. Teachers ensure that pupils are clear about what they are learning. The pace of learning is not always brisk enough especially when lessons lack challenge and pupils spend too long being inactive and listening to adults.

Most pupils, including the children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, behave well in and out of lessons. Pupils are very polite and kind to each other and to all adults. They have good attitudes to learning and respond well to praise.

Pupils know how to keep themselves safe and respond well to the school's behaviour management systems. The visionary headteacher provides determined leadership and is supported by a well-led governing body. She leads teaching well although a few shortcomings remain.

Although the leadership team is relatively new all have an accurate view of the school's strengths and developments. Management of performance is improving and staff are more accountable for raising achievement. However, as yet not all leaders make full use of the data available when planning priorities in the subjects they lead.

Information about the school

This is slightly larger than the average -sized school of this type. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free schools meal is lower than average. The proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is low.

The school has gained an Eco Green Award, International Schools Award, I Can Accreditation and is an Every Child A Reader School. Since the last inspection there have been a few changes to the staff and the leadership team. There is a breakfast- and after-school club provision that is not managed by the governing body.

Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

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