Killinchy Primary School

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that Killinchy Primary School has addressed the significant shortcomings identified in 2017. The report states that the school now demonstrates a "high level of capacity for sustained improvement" with outcomes and provision rated as "very good".

Strengths

• Outcomes for children are "very good", with pupils using "mental mathematical strategies" confidently and reading with "thorough understanding".
• The quality of provision is "very good", featuring a "consistent whole-school approach to planning" and "appropriate differentiation".
• Strategic leadership is "outstanding", driven by "distributive leadership arrangements" and "professional, collegial efforts" of staff.
• Governors are carrying out their roles "more effectively", promoting a "revived culture of raising expectations".
• Internal data shows "almost all of the children are achieving as expected or above" in literacy and numeracy.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting the school has successfully addressed previous concerns.

Safeguarding

The report confirms that "arrangements for safeguarding children reflect the guidance from the Department of Education."