Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School

What inspectors noted positively.

• The school values of perseverance, respect, kindness and integrity are well understood by pupils.
• Staff are adept at supporting pupils who speak English as an additional language to build fluency quickly.
• Teachers provide high-quality support and adapted resources for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Reading is a high priority, featuring a successful phonics programme and well-matched reading books.
• Pupils exhibit positive attitudes to learning, result in classrooms where learning is rarely interrupted.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• The precision of knowledge and vocabulary identified in a small number of curriculum subjects.
• Opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles or make meaningful contributions to school life.
• The ongoing development of character and citizenship within the personal development curriculum.
• How the school is continuing to address the lower 2023 published outcomes in mathematics.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, and governors ensure that pupils’ welfare and safety are always a high priority.

Leaders and governors have a broadly accurate understanding of the school's performance and provide staff with high-quality training and support.