Ofsted

Belmont Infants was inspected in March 2023 and was judged to be a GOOD school.

The inspector said "This is a friendly, nurturing and welcoming school. Pupils are happy to come here and said that staff are caring. Pupils behave well in lessons and the playground and are kind to each other. Staff have high ambitions for all pupils. Pupils study a broad range of subjects. Leaders strive for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve their very best."

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils are not worried about bullying because adults deal with any concerns immediately. Pupils are safe and can always talk to staff about any worries they may have. Working relationships between adults and pupils are warm... Teachers plan exciting activities to enrich pupils’ learning experiences... The school’s curriculum is well planned and sequenced. It sets out what pupils should learn, and when, in each subject. It is balanced and ambitious. Leaders have thought carefully about the order in which subject content is taught.

We are particularly proud that our strong community was acknowledged: "There is a strong sense of community in the school. Parents and carers greatly appreciated the positive communication they have with staff."

Our support of childrenwith Special Needs was also highlighted: "Leaders ensure that the school provides effective support for pupils with SEND. They identify and meet the needs of pupils with SEND well. This includes working closely with parents, who valued the school’s work to support their children. Pupils with SEND are well supported by teachers who make appropriate adaptations to support their learning."

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Belmont Juniors was inspected in July 26 and was judged to be a STRONG STANDARD in most areas.

The inspector said: "Pupils at Belmont Junior School are proud to be part of a warm and caring learning community. Pupils feel known, included and encouraged to aim high by leaders and staff. Pupils attend well and develop confidence and readiness to learn with effective support from leaders, staff, parents and carers. Pupils work hard and are proud of what they achieve. In lessons, they join in confidently, even when the work is challenging. Pupils are motivated to do their best and respond positively to their teachers' high expectations. These experiences create a school where pupils learn with curiosity, celebrate diversity and develop the confidence to contribute positively to an interconnected."

While we are proud of this outcome, we remain fully committed to continuous improvement. Inspectors noted that some aspects of curriculum consistency are still embedding, and we agree. We have already begun work this term to strengthen the teaching of foundational skills such as handwriting, vocabulary and mathematical fluency.

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