OFSTED reports
Below you will find quotes from our latest Ofsted reports and links to the Ofsted web site.
Robin Hood Infants' School 2026
"Pupils do particularly well in reading and phonics. From the start of Reception, children learn phonics and apply their learning by reading books matched to the sounds they know. The proportion of pupils meeting the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics screening check is above the national average, including for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities."
"Pupils…. behave well. Pupils are kind to each other, help keep each other safe and are ready for learning."
"Leaders have designed a curriculum that matches the expectations of the early years foundation stage and the national curriculum in Years 1 and 2. The curriculum sets out the knowledge and skills pupils need to learn in a clear and logical order. This helps to prepare pupils well for the next stage of their education."
"Leaders ensure that reading is given high priority."
"In mathematics, pupils are also well supported to build secure foundational knowledge."
"Leaders have a clear vision for the Reception year. They have planned a curriculum that gives children a positive start to school life and prepares them for Year 1."
"Staff establish positive relationships with parents and carers before children start school. Children quickly become happy and settled. Children form trusting relationships with the staff who care for them."
"Leaders and staff work in close partnership with parents and carers."
"Pupils are happy at Robin Hood Infants' School. They live by the school motto: 'making memories that last', and follow the 3 school rules, 'be safe, be ready, be kind'. Pupils can recite these rules and explain what they mean."
"Pupils feel safe at school. They know that there is a member of staff whom they can go to if they have a worry."
"Pupils want to do well in lessons. Well-established classroom routines help pupils to share their ideas with classmates and hear what others think."
And a couple of quotes from our 2022 Ofsted
"Kindness is the bedrock of school life."
"Pupils know what is expected of behaviour and conduct. They rise to the expectations and use assertive strategies to solve any problems that may arise with their peers."
Thomas Wall Nursery 2025
The inspection team agree with all of us that:
“The school is a happy place. Leaders take great care to ensure children settle quickly and enjoy a positive start to their education.”
“Children benefit from an exciting and ambitious curriculum. Leaders enrich children’s learning through a well-chosen range of outings and visitors. Children really enjoyed their trips to farms and zoos.”
“There is a strong focus on developing children’s speaking skills. Staff take regular opportunities to talk to children and to encourage them to talk to each other.”
“Books are at the heart of the curriculum. Leaders ensure that children hear stories throughout the day. Children are also supported to make up their own stories.”
“A particular strength of the school is the provision for children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities. Children with SEND, including those with complex needs, benefit from a highly effective curriculum that meets their needs exceptionally well.”
Ofsted Report - May 2025