Millington Primary School

Overview

The inspection was significantly constrained by industrial action, with most teachers refusing to cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) states it is “unable to assure... of the quality of education being provided for the children.” The report concludes that the school is a “high priority for future inspection with no further notice.”

Strengths

• Children spoke “positively and with enthusiasm” about their school experiences.
• Pupils have “good opportunities to participate in a range of leadership roles,” including the School Council and Eco-club, which develop their “confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills.”
• Children benefit from a “wide range of additional and extra-curricular learning opportunities,” notably the ‘Musical Pathways Project’ providing instruments to entire year groups.
• Year 6 children reported that they “feel safe and happy in school” and know who to contact regarding safety concerns.

Areas to improve

• The report does not list specific areas for improvement because the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully” outcomes, provision, and leadership due to the lack of cooperation from staff.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education,” though the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements” due to the industrial action.