South View Infant and Nursery School
Basingstoke
Off Shooters Way, Basingstoke, RG21 5LL, RG21 5LL
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Inspection summary
South View Infant and Nursery School continues to be a good school, though inspectors indicated the grade might be lower if a full graded inspection were held now. The school is praised for its inclusive environment and strong personal development, but faces challenges in ensuring pupils reach national expectations in literacy and numeracy.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Highly effective relationships between staff and pupils.
- Bespoke curriculum for personal development that meets pupils' specific needs.
- Strong identification and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Things parents should investigate
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- Consistency and effectiveness of the new phonics programme and staff training.
- Progress in reading, writing, and mathematics outcomes which were significantly below the national average in 2023.
- The ambition and appropriateness of work set to help pupils practice and deepen their knowledge across subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Leadership
A new governing body is working hard to understand the school's needs and is accessing training to better monitor educational performance.
Inspection highlights
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Academics & Attendance
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Achievement
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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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