Killylea Primary School

Overview

Killylea Primary School continues to demonstrate the capacity to identify and bring about improvement in the interest of all learners. The inspection confirms that the school maintains a clear strategic vision, with a school development plan that is evaluative and well-informed by internal assessment data.

Strengths

• The school places a high priority on raising standards through well-planned opportunities for children to develop as critical thinkers and problem-solvers.
• Coordinators work collegially to monitor provision, ensuring breadth and progression in learning experiences.
• A whole-school focus on problem-solving has resulted in a reduction in the number of children under-achieving in numeracy.
• Teachers use the well-resourced outdoor environment effectively to challenge curiosity and enhance well-being.
• Children grow in self-esteem, show flexibility in thinking, and work well in pairs and groups to persevere with problems.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements reflect Department of Education guidance, with children reporting they feel happy and safe and knowing how to stay safe online and on farms.