Arisaig Primary School

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that Arisaig Primary School has made "good progress" since the original 2019 inspection. Inspectors found that the school has successfully addressed the previously identified areas for improvement, particularly regarding assessment practices and pupil engagement. Consequently, Education Scotland is confident in the school’s capacity to continue improving and will make no further visits in connection with this inspection.

Strengths

• Staff now use assessment effectively to inform teaching, providing children with "more appropriate challenge and support" and ensuring they are "motivated and engaged."
• Nursery children benefit from a "purpose built indoor and outdoor space" and a "rich and wide range of learning experiences bespoke to individual needs."
• Pupils are developing resilience and independence, with clear targets for literacy and numeracy that are regularly reviewed through "learning conversations."
• Attainment in writing is improving, with older children able to discuss writing features and staff providing "helpful feedback."
• Children with additional needs are making "good progress" thanks to effective support from staff.

Areas to improve

• Staff should "continue to develop further children’s learning across all areas of mathematics" and increase pupils' understanding of mental maths strategies.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific commentary on safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.