The Horsell Village School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Staff are experts in early reading and prioritize a love for reading throughout the school.
• A strong commitment to outdoor learning and the forest school program supports pupil well-being.
• The inclusion leader and teachers effectively support pupils with SEND through manageable learning steps.
• Pupils exhibit strong attitudes to learning, behave well in class, and follow the school's kindness motto.
• Subject leaders have clearly set out the knowledge and skills pupils need to learn from the early years through key stage 1.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• The matching of reading books to the specific sounds pupils have learned in phonics.
• The consistency of approaches used to help pupils review and retain knowledge across all subjects over time.
• How teachers make links between current lessons and pupils' past learning to ensure knowledge builds systematically.
• Ways in which the school is working to improve the reading fluency and confidence of those who struggle.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by a strong culture where all adults are vigilant and leaders take quick action to support children and families.

Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, prioritize staff well-being and professional development, and are well-supported by the trust and governors who understand the school's performance.