Latest inspection July 2022
Horndean Infant School
Waterlooville
Merchistoun Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LS, PO8 9LS
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Inspected July 2022
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Inspection summary
Latest inspection · July 2022
Horndean Infant School provides a friendly and supportive environment where pupils are helped to develop both personally and academically. The school offers a broad and rich curriculum, with particularly strong and purposeful provision in the Early Years.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Outstanding early years provision where children benefit from an exceptional range of opportunities.
- Highly rated by parents, all of whom recommended the school in the Ofsted survey.
- Strong understanding by leaders and governors of the school's development areas.
Things parents should investigate
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- Consistency of support for pupils in Years 1 and 2 who struggle to read, particularly the targeting of phonics resources.
- The range of extra-curricular activities, which is currently narrow and focused primarily on sports.
- Low participation in clubs among certain groups, specifically pupils with SEND.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving high-quality regular updates and leaders maintaining robust records.
Leadership
Leaders are motivated by a determination to provide the best possible experiences for every pupil and work closely with knowledgeable governors to support improvements.
Inspection highlights
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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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