Kirkhill Primary School

Overview

The inspection team found that Kirkhill Primary School is a well-led institution where children are “articulate and confident” and “very proud of their school.” The report highlights “very good” evaluations for both learning, teaching and assessment, and raising attainment and achievement, noting that the school has the capacity to continue improving without further visits.

Strengths

• Children are “highly motivated and engaged in their learning” and enjoy sharing knowledge with others.
• The headteacher provides “strong leadership and direction,” building a “nurturing and inclusive school culture” that supports achievement.
• Teachers engage in “evidence-informed professional development,” using their skills to “drive forward continuous improvement” and secure positive outcomes.
• The school’s approaches to STEM skill-based learning allow children to “build and apply their skills and knowledge across the curriculum very well.”
• There is “very good progress” in learning, with “high levels of attainment and achievement” sustained across the school.

Areas to improve

• Teachers should provide further opportunities for children to “lead actively their own learning in lessons,” helping them understand their strengths and next steps.
• Staff should continue to develop ways to support children to “identify and reflect on the skills they are developing across the curriculum.”

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.