Seafield Primary School

Overview

The inspection team found that children in the school and nursery class enjoy learning in a "caring and respectful environment" with "strong relationships across the school community." While most children are making good progress in literacy and numeracy, the report identifies specific areas for development in the nursery class and curriculum planning. The inspectors concluded that the school has the capacity to continue to improve, so no further visits will be made in connection with this inspection.

Strengths

• Children enjoy learning and playing in a supportive environment with effective partnerships across the village and local area.
• Staff are "highly motivated in their approach to professional learning and development" and committed to improving learning experiences.
• The wellbeing of children and families is central to the school’s work, supporting good progress in learning.
• Most children are making good progress in their literacy and numeracy.

Areas to improve

• Continue to develop consistent, high-quality approaches to learning, teaching, and assessment in the nursery class and across primary stages.
• Ensure all children have regular opportunities for learning across the curriculum through a planned review.
• Enhance play spaces and resources for nursery children to develop skills through indoor and outdoor play.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the wellbeing of children and their families is central to the work of the school and the nursery class," which supports children to make good progress in their learning.