Portpatrick School

Overview

Inspectors found a school where children are “respectful” and “proud to be part of their school community,” supported by staff committed to achieving the best outcomes. The report highlights a “strong focus on the wellbeing of all children” and effective collaboration with parents and community partners to enhance learning.

Strengths

• Children are described as “respectful” who “work well together and support one another.”
• Staff are “committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children” and carefully consider views from staff, children, and parents.
• There is a “wide range of learning experiences” across the curriculum, strengthened by effective work with parents and community partners.
• A “strong focus on the wellbeing of all children” ensures they feel “fully included in the life and work of the school.”

Areas to improve

• Continue to develop learning pathways which support children to develop their skills in all curriculum areas.
• Continue with identified school improvement priorities to accelerate children’s progress and raise attainment in literacy and numeracy.

Safeguarding

The report states that staff use a “wide range of approaches to help children to develop their wellbeing” and take account of the wellbeing of others, ensuring children feel fully included.