Crieff Primary School

Overview

Inspectors found that Crieff Primary School and Nursery Class benefits from "very strong leadership" and a "strong sense of teamwork" across the community. The school demonstrates "good" performance across all primary and nursery quality indicators, with particular praise for its inclusive practices and focus on emotional wellbeing.

Strengths

• The headteacher provides "very strong leadership and direction," supported effectively by the senior leadership team.
• There is a "strong sense of teamwork and positive relationships" throughout the school community.
• "Inclusive, nurturing practices" and a "strong focus on emotional wellbeing" help children feel "cared for and ready to learn."
• A "wide range of partners" supports the wellbeing of children and families, aiding attendance and engagement.

Areas to improve

• Teachers must improve how they plan learning to ensure all children make progress across the curriculum.
• Senior leaders should support teachers in planning "increased challenge" and ensuring learning experiences are well-paced and matched to individual needs.
• Staff need to work together to improve the "confidence and accuracy" of their professional judgements regarding children’s progress and attainment.

Safeguarding

The report highlights "inclusive, nurturing practices" and a "strong focus on emotional wellbeing" as key strengths in supporting children to feel safe and cared for.