Kilrea Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, meaning teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI was "unable to assure... of the quality of education being provided" and could not evaluate most aspects of the school’s performance. The report notes the school is a "high priority for future inspection with no further notice."

Strengths

• Year 6 children described themselves as "friendly and confident," reflecting positively on the "wide range of learning experiences" available.
• Pupils praised specific initiatives, including the "Eco-Club," "Monday Club," and "shared education opportunities."
• Children spoke enthusiastically about leadership roles, such as those on the "School Council and Eco-Committee."
• Senior leaders and governors are described as "dedicated to improving the effectiveness of the life and work of the school."

Areas to improve

• The employing authority, governors, and staff must "plan for, and manage, issues related to the sustainability of the school provision and school budget."
• There is a need to "risk assess the adequacy of the side gates to the school to secure the site more fully."

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements "reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education" and that year 6 children feel safe, though the ETI was "unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements" due to the industrial action.