Andrews Memorial Primary School

Overview

The report confirms that Andrews Memorial Primary School continues to demonstrate the capacity to identify and bring about improvement in the interest of all learners. Following a previous evaluation of 'good', this sustaining improvement inspection found that the school effectively uses self-evaluation and development planning to maintain high standards. The inspection focused on the integration of digital technologies and the enhancement of children’s pastoral care and resilience.

Strengths

• The school has attained a Digital Schools Award, with children showing "confidence and ease" in using technology to support their learning.
• Teachers engage in "collaborative planning" for the "progressive integration of new technologies," resulting in positive impacts on learning experiences.
• Staff provide a "purposeful range of programmes" to increase children’s resilience, self-worth, and confidence.
• Lessons were characterised by "effective questioning," with the majority observed being "very good."
• Children interacted effectively in group work and gave "thoughtful and lengthy responses" to teachers.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that its safeguarding arrangements "reflect the guidance from the Department of Education."