Craigrothie Primary School

Overview

The inspection team found that clear, strategic leadership supports an "inclusive and nurturing learning environment" where most children are "articulate and enthusiastic learners." The report confirms that the school has the capacity to continue to improve, with no further visits planned in connection with this inspection.

Strengths

• Leadership creates "positive, respectful and trusting relationships" with all children and parents.
• Children have a "good understanding of their own wellbeing" and know how to use strategies to support themselves and others.
• Teachers make intended learning clear and use effective questioning to help children "explain their thinking and make meaningful contributions."
• Most children are "proud of their school and eager to learn."

Areas to improve

• Ensure children experience "well-paced learning that is matched carefully to their needs" and that experiences are "developmentally appropriate."
• "Measure more closely the impact of planned approaches to raise attainment and close gaps in learning."
• "Increase opportunities for children to learn about a range of different needs and cultures" to help them value differences.

Safeguarding

The report states that children have a "good understanding of their own wellbeing" and know how to access strategies to support themselves and others when they feel deep emotions, helping them to feel calm and engage well in learning.