Latest inspection April 2022
Balksbury Infant School
Andover
Floral Way, Salisbury Road, Andover, SP10 3QP, SP10 3QP
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Inspected April 2022
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Inspection summary
Latest inspection · April 2022
Balksbury Infant School is a welcoming and nurturing community where pupils enjoy a broad and ambitious curriculum. Inspectors found that pupils achieve well from Reception to Year 2 and benefit from an inclusive culture that prioritizes reading and personal development.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Pupils' behaviour is described as exceptional, characterized by politeness and courtesy.
- The phonics programme is delivered meticulously, resulting in the vast majority of Year 1 pupils reading very well.
- Leaders have created an inclusive culture where the needs of pupils with SEND are quickly identified and met.
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- Precision in identifying key knowledge for pupils to remember in the early years and subjects like Religious Education and science.
- Consistency of assessment practices to identify gaps in understanding across all subjects.
- The use of teacher evidence to help pupils understand specifically what they need to do next to improve.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff and precise oversight of child protection information.
Leadership
Leadership and management are effective, with governors providing challenge and leaders being mindful of staff workload and well-being.
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Academics & Attendance
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Achievement
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KS2 higher standard
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Attendance
Attendance rate
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Absence rate
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Persistent absence
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SEND & inclusion
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