A school has been praised for being "highly inclusive" following a visit from Ofsted inspectors.

The education regulator found that pupils "feel safe and happy" at Chandler's Ford Infant School on Kings Road, with staff holding "high expectations" of what students can achieve.

The report, which did not give a headline grade, highlighted the school's ambition for all pupils, with lessons "sequenced logically and matching the ambition of the national curriculum".

One parent said that staff "work non-stop to ensure the best for all children" and said they were "so incredibly grateful" for their effort.

The school was also particularly praised for its quick identification of pupils with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND), being commended for providing effective support to these children.

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The inspectors noted that "staff have strong relationships with pupils and their families" and that "pupils with SEND are supported effectively".

Ofsted believes that "most pupil's learning in reading, writing and mathematics is secure by the end of key stage one".

The school, which is attended by 149 pupils aged four to seven, was commended for its focus on personal, social and emotional development, which keeps children "focused and engaged" in activities.

The report also picked out that phonics and early reading are taught effectively, with staff systematically checking what pupils have learned.

Staff were believed to have had strong subject knowledge and effectively used questioning to strengthen pupils' understanding.

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The report also highlighted strong leadership at the school, with senior members knowing the school's strengths and working closely with staff to support and challenge them thoroughly.

Ofsted believes that the school is committed to supporting pupils’ wider development, with well-considered after-school clubs, trips, and visitors to the school.

In some subjects however, inspectors felt that the school had not clearly identified the key knowledge that pupils need to learn.

As a result, the report noted that some pupils move through lesson sequences without the secure knowledge to do so, impacting their preparedness for the next stage of learning.

Inspectors said: "The school should ensure that key knowledge is in place and staff use this effectively to help pupils learn consistently well across the full curriculum."