Knockbreda Primary School

Overview

The inspection was significantly constrained by industrial action, as teachers refused to cooperate, preventing the evaluation of teaching quality or improvement capacity. While pupils reported enjoying their learning and feeling safe, the initial safeguarding arrangements were judged "unsatisfactory" due to policy and training failures. A follow-up visit confirmed that policies had been updated to reflect Department of Education guidance, though full evaluation remained limited by ongoing staff action.

Strengths

• Year 6 pupils reported that they "enjoy their learning" and appreciate the "range of extra-curricular activities" and residential trips.
• Children expressed pride in their leadership roles, particularly through the eco-council, and achieving their "fifth Eco-Council Flag Award".
• Pupils stated they "feel safe in the school" and are aware of procedures to report safety or welfare concerns.
• Following the initial inspection, governors completed necessary safeguarding training and amended policies to align with regulatory guidance.

Areas to improve

• The report states the ETI was "unable to assure parents/carers... of the quality of education and safeguarding being provided for the children" due to staff non-cooperation.
• The school remains a "high priority for future inspection with no further notice" to address the lack of assurance regarding educational quality.

Safeguarding

The initial inspection found arrangements "unsatisfactory" because governors lacked training and policies failed to comply with requirements, but a follow-up visit confirmed these issues had been addressed and policies now "reflect broadly the guidance issued by the Department of Education".