Alexandra Parade Primary School

Overview

The inspection team found that positive relationships between staff and children are a key strength, supported by a “nurturing and inclusive learning environment.” Staff demonstrate enthusiasm for professional learning and collaborate effectively to support pupil progress. However, the report identifies specific areas requiring continued development in attendance, learning consistency, and assessment practices.

Strengths

• “Positive relationships between staff and children” foster a supportive atmosphere.
• Staff are “enthusiastic about professional learning” and work well together to aid pupil progress.
• Teachers implement “play pedagogy very effectively” for P1 and P2, developing curiosity and confidence.

Areas to improve

• Senior leaders must continue to improve school attendance through interventions with parents and partners.
• Staff should develop approaches to deliver “consistently high-quality learning experiences,” including more opportunities for children to lead their learning.
• Leaders and teachers need to improve planning and assessment to ensure all children experience “appropriate levels of challenge.”

Safeguarding

The report highlights the creation of a “nurturing and inclusive learning environment” as a strength but does not provide a separate, detailed evaluation of safeguarding procedures.