Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Since the previous inspection, the headteacher has created a culture where staff have the highest expectation of all pupils. They are proud to work at Monkwick Infant and Nursery School. The school now has a highly effective leadership team – including middle leaders.

Leaders have identified the right priorities to continue to improve the school. Teachers have strong subject knowledge. They plan work that makes pupils think hard and use assessment carefully to check pupils' understanding.

Leaders provide high-quality support for pupils' social and emotional needs. This means that pupils are happy and feel safe in school. Their parents agr...ee.

The curriculum is broad and balanced. Leaders adapt the curriculum to ensure that it best suits the needs of their pupils. This means they make strong progress in a range of subjects.

In 2018, not enough pupils left the school well prepared for key stage 2. However, outcomes have improved – especially for the most able –and current pupils are now making strong progress. Leaders have taken action to improve the pupils' attendance.

However, despite some improvement, there are still too many pupils who do not attend regularly enough. Children in the Nursery and Reception classes are well looked after in a nurturing environment. Although children make good progress during their time in the early years, not enough pupils leave the Reception classes ready and well prepared for Year 1.

Governance has improved since the previous inspection. The governing body now has a strong understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the school. They challenge leaders to continue to improve the school.

Disadvantaged pupils make strong progress. This is because leaders have a detailed knowledge of these pupils' needs and provide well-tailored support for them. Pupils' social and emotional needs are met very well because of the wide-ranging provision leaders have in place.

Information about this school

The school is part of the Sigma Academy Trust. The board of trustees has overall responsibility for the school. They delegate responsibilities to the local governing body.

Children in the Nursery class attend part time and children in the Reception classes attend full time. The school also has provision for two-year-old children. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium funding is well above average.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is well above average. The school has additional provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Only pupils who attend Monkwick Infant and Nursery School attend this additional provision.

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