Kilmartin Primary School

Overview

The report confirms that Kilmartin Primary School has made "very positive progress" since the original inspection, addressing previously identified areas for improvement. Inspectors are "confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve" and will make no further visits in connection with this inspection. The school now demonstrates a "more positive ethos and nurturing climate for learning" across the whole community.

Strengths

• Relationships and behaviour have improved significantly, with a "consistent and shared approach" promoting positive interactions and a "nurturing climate."
• Children’s rights are well understood, evidenced by national accreditation and active pupil leadership roles such as "Wellbeing Ambassadors" and the "Kilmartin House of Parliament."
• The quality of learning and teaching has improved, with teachers providing clear explanations, using digital technology effectively, and ensuring children are "engaged and motivated."
• Assessment approaches have been strengthened, helping to identify learning gaps and support children in making "better progress" in literacy and numeracy.
• Children have increased ownership of their learning through choice, target setting, and regular reflection in "learning journey books."

Areas to improve

• Teachers should "continue to ensure that all children access digital technology to extend their learning on a regular basis."
• Staff need to support children to "recognise and talk about the skills they are developing" and develop a "shared language for skills."
• Senior leaders should "continue to explore opportunities for children to be involved in school improvement planning."

Safeguarding

The report states that "children feel safe and know there is an adult they can ask if they are worried about something, or they need support."