New Machar School

Overview

The inspection found that children are “polite, well-mannered and attentive” and take pride in their school. Nurturing relationships based on “mutual respect, understanding and kindness” support an inclusive culture. However, evaluations for primary learning, teaching and assessment and raising attainment were rated “satisfactory,” while nursery provisions were rated “good.”

Strengths

• Children are “welcoming and friendly” and “enjoy sharing their learning with others.”
• Staff maintain nurturing relationships that foster an “inclusive culture across the school and nursery.”
• Leaders “track children’s progress over time well” and implement “timely interventions” for those requiring additional support.
• Nursery staff help children “settle quickly” and develop confidence in their learning and play.

Areas to improve

• Staff should develop a “shared understanding of high-quality learning and teaching” to ensure appropriate pace and challenge for all learners.
• Staff should refine approaches to observations and assessment to identify “clear next steps across the curriculum.”
• The school must “continue to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy” across the school and nursery.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.