Welcome to Shirley Infant School
Shirley Infant School is an energetic community of learners all striving to be the best we can be. The school aims to provide inclusive and integrated learning experiences for our children and we look to develop the potential of every child. Our aim is:
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day
The development of the whole child is our top priority and, with this in mind, we have created a curriculum which is constantly changing and which inspires moral, spiritual and creative growth as well as academic growth.
Excellent relationships are central and staff aim to know every child well and to recognise their talents and uniqueness. Within this framework we maintain a tradition of high attainment and progress.
Partnerships with parents are important to us. We aim to involve you in your child’s school experience through offering opportunities for parents to join us for curriculum workshops, themed events, and pupil progress sessions etc. We have a thriving parent and friends’ group – Friends of Shirley Infant School (F.O.S.I.S.).
Our strengths were recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection:
‘Pupils thrive in this nurturing and supportive environment.’
‘The school is highly aspirational for pupils to achieve well. They have established a coherent and well-structured curriculum.’
‘They recall their learning for enthusiasm and are well prepared for their transition to Junior School.’
‘They are aspirational and have designed a thoughtfully considered personal development programme, ensuring enrichments opportunities on offer help to develop pupils' character.’
‘Positive relationships are central to what the school does These are based emotional respect and trust.’
Shirley Infant and Shirley Junior school staff teams work closely together to ensure excellent progress and transition from Year R to Year 6. We share curriculum development, themed weeks and events. Children and staff have opportunities to work together across schools.
The school is part of the Jefferys Education Partnership (JEP). JEP is part of a wider group, the Hamwic Education Trust, a multi-academy trust.
We are proud of our school and hope that you will find this website useful. For more information please contact our school office team.
Cate Gregory - Headteacher