Nether Robertland Primary School

Overview

The inspection team found significant strengths in the school’s work, noting that children are "respectful, polite and confident" and take pride in their school. Leadership is described as "strong," with a clear strategy for continuous improvement that places wellbeing and inclusion at the centre of all activities.

Strengths

• Children are "respectful, polite and confident," working well together and developing leadership skills through various committees.
• "Strong leadership" by senior staff provides a clear direction and strategy for continuous school improvement.
• Wellbeing and inclusion are central to the school’s work, with staff using "creative and nurturing approaches" to support all children.
• The "very effective staff team" provides quality learning experiences, supported by robust monitoring and partnership working, resulting in children "attaining and achieving well."

Areas to improve

• Senior leaders should ensure the whole school community is involved in the development and delivery of key priorities, and that recent improvements are reviewed and embedded.
• Teachers should continue to ensure all children receive "appropriate challenge in their learning" to raise attainment further and ensure the best possible progress.

Safeguarding

The report states that the wellbeing and inclusion of children is "central to all work carried out in the school," with staff modelling "positive and respectful relationships."