An infant school in Nottinghamshire has dropped to a 'requires improvement' rating after an Ofsted inspection highlighted a 'state of uncertainty'. James Peacock Infant and Nursery School, which teaches 322 pupils between the ages of three and seven years old in Ruddington, was previously rated 'outstanding' by inspectors in 2010.
In its most recent report, published on April 29 after a March inspection, leadership and staffing at the school were said to be in a "state of uncertainty". Some subject leaders were found to be "inexperienced", having not carried out any checks on the impact of a new curriculum.
The report adds: "Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes are not consistently strong. Staff do not always set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. This has a negative impact on pupils’ ability to focus on their learning."
