Lasswade Primary School

Overview

The inspection found "effective leadership" that fosters a positive culture reflecting the school’s vision. Children are described as "happy, friendly, respectful" and "keen to learn," with staff successfully addressing gaps in attainment. The report concludes that the school has the capacity to continue improving without further visits.

Strengths

• "Effective leadership" from the headteacher, supported by senior leaders and motivated staff, creating a strong culture.
• Children who are "proud of their school," "happy, friendly, respectful" and eager to contribute.
• Staff who maintain a focus on wellbeing, helping children become "responsible" and able to "find solutions to challenges."
• Success in "addressing gaps in children’s attainment," particularly in early communication and language skills.

Areas to improve

• Continue to develop approaches to learning and teaching, ensuring activities are "set at the right level of difficulty for all children."
• Increase outdoor learning experiences across the nursery and primary as part of the curriculum.
• Continue to raise attainment, including how the setting checks that "all children are making good progress."

Safeguarding

The report evaluates "Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion" as "good" for both the primary stages and the nursery class.