Botanic Primary School

Overview

Botanic Primary School demonstrates a "high level of capacity for sustained improvement" in the interest of all learners. The inspection confirmed the school’s ability to effect improvement through self-evaluation and effective planning, following a previous evaluation of "very good" overall effectiveness.

Strengths

• A "coherent and consistent approach" to data analysis tracks progress and identifies underachievement, leading to improved literacy outcomes.
• "Effective questioning" was a key strength in observed lessons, with children responding confidently and using a "wide range of vocabulary".
• Year 7 pupils read fluently, demonstrating "understanding at an inferential level" and discussing reading preferences enthusiastically.
• A comprehensive programme supports the "progressive development" of online safety awareness, with children self-regulating device use from an early age.
• Pupils act as "digital leaders", producing films and animations to raise awareness of online safety and guiding younger peers.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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