Killearn Primary School

Overview

The inspection team found that staff develop "positive and nurturing relationships" with children, fostering engagement and confidence. Children make "good progress in their literacy and numeracy," supported by effective planning and community partnerships. The school is evaluated as "good" in both learning, teaching and assessment, and raising attainment and achievement.

Strengths

• Staff build relationships based on school values and children’s rights, helping children "engage well in learning experiences."
• Children "behave well, are welcoming, confident and proud of their school."
• Pupils make "good progress in their literacy and numeracy," with staff effectively identifying gaps and providing support.
• Staff collaborate effectively with parents and community partners to offer a "wide range of opportunities to learn and achieve."

Areas to improve

• Senior leaders should continue moderation activities to "strengthen further teacher’s professional judgements" and better inform the pace and challenge of learning.
• Staff should develop ways to support children to "identify their own next steps" and reflect on the skills they are developing.

Safeguarding

The report states that staff develop relationships based on "children’s rights," which helps children engage well, though it does not provide a separate detailed evaluation of safeguarding procedures.