Obsdale Primary School

Overview

Inspectors found that children in the nursery and school are "happy, friendly and enjoy learning," demonstrating kindness and respect. However, the report identifies significant challenges in leadership and teaching quality, noting that the school "needs additional support and more time to make necessary improvements." A further inspection will take place within one year to monitor progress.

Strengths

• Children are described as "happy, friendly and enjoy learning," showing they are "kindness and... respectful in their interactions."
• The headteacher and staff collaborate effectively with parents and agencies to support children requiring "additional support with their learning and wellbeing."
• Nursery staff are "highly motivated" and have established "well-developed nurturing and trusting relationships" that help children feel settled.

Areas to improve

• The headteacher must improve "strategic leadership and pace of change," ensuring staff regularly monitor progress towards improvement priorities.
• Staff should enhance the "quality of learning and teaching" to provide "high-quality, and motivating learning which is well matched to their needs."
• The school needs to develop learning environments, specifically through a "more effective use of indoor and outdoor spaces," and work to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy.

Safeguarding

The report states that staff work well with parents and partner agencies to support children’s wellbeing, helping them to "feel understood and supported."