Drummond School

Overview

The inspection team found that children and young people maintain high attendance within a calm environment, which supports their communication skills and engagement. Pupils celebrate their successes, take pride in their accomplishments, and enjoy developing friendships within the school community. However, the report evaluates all four quality indicators as ‘weak’, indicating the school needs additional support and time to make necessary improvements.

Strengths

• Children and young people maintain high levels of attendance within a calm environment.
• Pupils improve their communication skills and engage with others.
• Children celebrate their successes and enjoy being part of the school community.
• Pupils recognise and take pride in their accomplishments.
• Children enjoy developing friendships at school.

Areas to improve

• Senior leaders should keep prioritising improvements, strengthen communication with parents, and ensure consistent high-quality learning and teaching across all classes.
• Leaders must prioritise wellbeing by ensuring appropriate plans are in place for additional support needs and involving parents in reviewing these plans.
• Teachers should develop robust approaches to check progress over time and work to raise overall attainment.
• Senior leaders should ensure all children receive an equitable educational experience.

Safeguarding

The report states that senior leaders must ensure all children and young people have appropriate plans in place to meet their wellbeing and additional support needs fully.