Padnell Infant School
Waterlooville
Padnell Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DS, PO8 8DS
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Inspection intelligence
Inspection summary
Padnell Infant School continues to be a good school where pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for their learning and high standards of behavior. Inspectors found a calm and positive learning environment where leaders set high expectations for both staff and pupils through the school's 'GROW' values.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Ambitious leadership and carefully prepared subject curriculums.
- Effective delivery of lessons that helps pupils learn and use new knowledge.
- Strong provision and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Things parents should investigate
Neutral topics you may wish to explore.
- The consistency of pupil achievement across all subjects, as some newer curriculums are not yet fully embedded.
- The suitability of specific tasks set for pupils with SEND to ensure they always learn as well as they could.
- Implementation of checks to ensure pupils are routinely learning the essential knowledge intended by leaders.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by a strong culture where staff are well-trained to identify and act on concerns immediately.
Leadership
Leaders and governors are ambitious for all pupils and maintain a close focus on the well-being of both staff and students.
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
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Absence rate
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Persistent absence
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SEND & inclusion
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- Padnell Junior School0.1 miles
- Queen's Inclosure Primary School0.5 miles
- The Cowplain School0.5 miles
- Hart Plain Infant School0.7 miles
- Hart Plain Junior School0.8 miles
- Woodcroft Primary0.8 miles