Noblehill School

Overview

Inspectors visited Noblehill Primary School and Nursery Class in September 2022, finding a school characterised by strong community ties and positive staff-child relationships. The report highlights that staff have successfully supported children to re-engage with learning, resulting in confident and well-mannered pupils who are proud of their school.

Strengths

• There are "positive relationships found between staff and children that reflect the school’s values," with staff effectively supporting children to "re-engage with their learning."
• Children are described as "confident, polite and well-mannered," showing they are "proud of their school and nursery" and keen to share their learning.
• Senior leaders and staff possess a "strong understanding of the school community" and are clear on the steps required to further improve outcomes for children.

Areas to improve

• The school must "continue to improve the quality of learning and teaching to raise attainment and ensure children make the best possible progress," specifically by ensuring learning is set at the right level for all children.
• Primary school staff should build on collaborative planning approaches to "work more closely with staff in the learning centre" to promote better planning and improved engagement for those pupils.

Safeguarding

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