Murthly Primary School

Overview

The inspection team found that children are "well behaved, confident and welcoming" and thrive in a "positive, caring and inclusive learning environment." Leadership is described as "highly effective," with a clear vision driving improvements across the school and nursery.

Strengths

• Children are "proud of their school and nursery" and "enthusiastically undertake leadership roles."
• The headteacher provides "highly effective leadership" supported by a "skilled and caring staff team."
• The nursery offers a "high-quality learning environment" where staff create spaces that "ignite children’s curiosity and creativity."
• There are "strong relationships with children, parents and partners" which provide "rewarding experiences" for wellbeing.
• Children demonstrate "high levels of attainment," making "very good progress in literacy and numeracy."

Areas to improve

• Teachers should "increase levels of expectations to provide an appropriate level of challenge for all children."
• The school should "continue to develop the curriculum to support progression in all areas of learning across the nursery and primary stages."

Safeguarding

The report states that the school is "ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion" at a "very good" level, noting that children thrive in a "positive, caring and inclusive learning environment."