Ballinamallard Primary School

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that Ballinamallard Primary School has successfully addressed the previous area for improvement regarding the monitoring of learning experiences. The report states that outcomes for learners, the quality of provision, and leadership are now "very good," with the school demonstrating a "high level of capacity for sustained improvement."

Strengths

• Learner outcomes are "very good," with children displaying "enthusiasm for their learning" and confidence in interactions.
• Written work shows "significant improvement," particularly in extended writing and the use of peer- and self-assessment skills.
• Teaching is largely "very good," with activities "skilfully differentiated" to challenge able pupils and support those with additional needs.
• Leadership has overseen a "strategic, focused and well-paced improvement process," supported by a rigorous monitoring system.
• Planning is now consistent and high-quality, with whole-school overviews for literacy and numeracy effectively guiding staff.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that the previous requirement to develop coordinator roles has been met.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific commentary or findings regarding safeguarding arrangements.