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Inspected October 2024

Bidbury Infant School

Havant

Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, PO9 3EF, PO9 3EF

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October 2024

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Inspection summary

Latest report · October 2024

Bidbury Infant School provides a happy and welcoming environment where pupils achieve well across a broad curriculum. The school has high ambitions for all children, including those with SEND, and maintains a strong focus on reading and personal development.

Strengths

What inspectors noted positively.

  • Prioritisation of reading, including daily phonics practice and a culture of celebrating books.
  • Warm, mutually respectful relationships and harmonious social times.
  • Effective work with families to significantly improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.

Things parents should investigate

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  • Consistency of assessment in new curriculum subjects to ensure learning gaps are identified quickly.
  • The sharpness of lesson adaptations for pupils with SEND in some wider curriculum subjects.
  • Progress of pupils in subjects where teachers are not yet routinely checking if specific intended knowledge has been gained.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and supported by an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.

Leadership

Leaders provide effective support that allows staff to conduct their roles well, while governors provide appropriate challenge to help the school improve.

Inspection highlights

Happy place to be
High ambitions and expectations
Harmonious social times
Strong start in Reception

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Achievement

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Attendance

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Absence rate

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Persistent absence

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SEND & inclusion

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School at a glance

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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll163
TownHavant
Local authorityHampshire
CountyHampshire

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Inspection date
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