PrimaryOfsted: Outstanding

Latest inspection September 2023

Hiltingbury Infant School

Eastleigh

Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 5NP, SO53 5NP

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Latest inspection: September 2023

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Ofsted

Inspected September 2023

Outstanding

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Inspection summary

Latest inspection · September 2023

Hiltingbury Infant School provides a high-quality education where pupils achieve very highly by the end of key stage 1. Inspectors found an incredibly positive atmosphere where children thrive both academically and pastorally, supported by ambitious staff and a comprehensive curriculum.

Strengths

What inspectors noted positively.

  • Exemplary pupil behaviour characterized by high levels of respect and self-control.
  • Precise and accurate phonics teaching that enables pupils to catch up rapidly if they struggle.
  • A carefully constructed curriculum that details precise knowledge, skills, and vocabulary.

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  • Efforts to further improve attendance for a small number of pupils who could attend more often.
  • The range of extracurricular clubs and curriculum trips available to pupils.
  • The shared additional resource provision for pupils with speech, language, and communication difficulties.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Leadership

Leadership and management are judged to be outstanding, characterized by a relentless approach to high-quality education and a strong culture of teamwork.

Inspection highlights

Highly effective learning starts immediately from day one.
Story time is a cherished part of every day.
Pupils learn early mathematics exceptionally well.
Parents are overwhelmingly happy with the school’s provision.

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Achievement

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Attendance

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Absence rate

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School at a glance

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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll268
TownEastleigh
Local authorityHampshire
CountyHampshire

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