Kennethmont School

Overview

The inspection team found that children are "happy, friendly" and "curious in their learning," supported by "warm, positive relationships" with staff. However, the report evaluates "Learning, teaching and assessment" as "satisfactory" and "Raising attainment and achievement" as "weak," indicating the school requires additional support and a further inspection within 12 months.

Strengths

• Children are described as "happy, friendly" and "curious in their learning," showing an "eagerness to support one another" and engage with challenging tasks.
• "Warm, positive relationships between children and staff" help pupils gain confidence and participate in the wider life of the school.
• Pupils are keen to engage in activities that allow them to "achieve beyond their classroom-based learning."

Areas to improve

• "Improve the progress and attainment of all children at all stages."
• "Strengthen teachers’ understanding and application of approaches to evaluating children’s attainment and progress, against national expectations."
• "Develop more consistent, engaging and challenging learning experiences for all children."

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.