Currie Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, meaning teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI states it is “unable to assure... of the quality of education being provided” and could not evaluate most aspects of teaching, learning, or leadership. The report relies on limited evidence from the principal, governors, and discussions with some pupils.

Strengths

• Year 7 pupils “expressed an enjoyment of reading” and used a “wide range of reading strategies” confidently.
• Year 7 children showed a “good understanding of key mathematical concepts” and enjoyed mathematics.
• Year 6 pupils were “well-mannered and respectful” and spoke enthusiastically about extra-curricular activities and leadership roles.
• The leadership employs a “coherent, collegial and child-centred approach” to school improvement.
• Governors are “well informed and actively engaged in the life and work of the school.”

Areas to improve

• The report does not list specific areas for improvement; instead, it notes the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully” outcomes, provision, and leadership due to the lack of teacher cooperation.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education,” and pupils described feeling safe, though the ETI could not fully evaluate the outworking of these arrangements.