Latest inspection February 2024
Cove Infant School
Farnborough
92 Fernhill Road, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 9DP, GU14 9DP
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Inspected February 2024
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Inspection summary
Latest inspection · February 2024
Cove Infant School is a friendly and nurturing environment where pupils achieve well and demonstrate high attendance. Inspectors found that the school has established an ambitious bespoke curriculum and a strong positive culture around reading.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Strong focus on pupil mental health and well-being including mindfulness and yoga.
- Bespoke and ambitious curriculum that is well-sequenced in most subjects.
- Effective support and expertise for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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- Identification of precise knowledge and skills needed before new learning in a small number of subjects.
- Consistency in teacher clarity when checking pupil understanding of specific key concepts.
- Refinement of teaching strategies and activities to ensure they are always the most effective for all pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Leadership
Leadership and management are rated as good, with governors and staff working well as a team to secure the best education for all pupils.
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Academics & Attendance
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Achievement
KS2 expected standard
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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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