Our school was last inspected in February 2020. During this visit, the inspection team undertook a Section 8 inspection. At the end of the two days, the school was judged to continue to be a good school.
What is a Section 8 inspection?
When Ofsted have judged a school to be good they will then normally go into the school about once every four years to confirm that the school remains good. This is called a section 8 inspection of a good school or non exempt outstanding school. Ofsted do not give graded judgements on a section 8 inspection. However, if they find some evidence that the school could now be better than good or that standards may be declining, then the next inspection will be a section 5 inspection. Usually this is within one to two years of the date of the section 8 inspection. If Ofsted have serious concerns about safeguarding, behaviour or the quality of education, they will convert the section 8 inspection to a section 5 inspection immediately.
How to access the Ofsted Website -
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/137027
Headlines from the 2025 Ofsted report -
"Pupils happily attend Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School. They learn the school values and understand that ‘everyone is welcome’. Positive relationships between staff and pupils create a safe space."
"Teachers have high expectations, and pupils achieve well across the curriculum. They remember important subject knowledge. Additionally, pupils develop a well-rounded vocabulary. This is because teachers provide clear explanations of new words and demonstrate how to use them."
"The school has put in place an ambitious curriculum that has been designed carefully. School staff have mapped out what pupils need to learn and when, across all subjects."
"Staff ably prepare children in the early years for the next stage of their education. For instance, children in the Nursery Year show independence when completing tasks and following instructions. Similarly, in Reception, children demonstrate a secure understanding of phonics and early mathematical knowledge. This builds a strong base for future learning."
"The school’s highest priority is helping pupils to learn to read. In Nursery, children learn to share and enjoy books, rhymes and songs. This is important because these foundations help them to become confident readers as they grow older. Skilled staff teach pupils the basics of reading well."
"Pupils with SEND make progress across the curriculum in line with their peers. The school collaborates with families and outside experts where necessary. This builds a strong support system, helping pupils with SEND to thrive."
"Pupils learn to understand and respect people’s differences through a well-planned curriculum and using stories. These help young children understand complex ideas. Staff help pupils build positive values, like kindness. Pupils show these when they interact with each other."
"Across the school, pupils display empathy, often supporting one another in their activities. This creates a supportive environment that pupils love to be part of."
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