St Cuthbert's Primary School

Overview

Education Scotland inspectors visited St Cuthbert’s Primary School in November 2023, finding a school with a "strong sense of community based on Gospel values" that fosters "warm, positive and nurturing relationships." The report highlights "good" evaluations for learning, teaching and assessment, and raising attainment and achievement, noting that senior leaders effectively drive improvements in children’s progress.

Strengths

• Children are described as "welcoming, friendly and polite," who are "proud of their school" and "keen to learn."
• The school provides a "happy and caring environment" supported by strong community values and positive staff relationships.
• Senior leaders work closely with staff to "drive forward improvements in children’s attainment and achievement."
• There are noted "improvements in the consistency of high-quality learning and teaching and digital skills," helping children develop skills in "leading their own learning."

Areas to improve

• Staff should continue to develop approaches to "planning, tracking and monitoring children’s progress and achievement across the school."
• Staff should ensure that "all children are appropriately challenged as they learn."
• Staff should further develop "enquiry-based approaches" and focus on "outdoor learning and opportunities for child-led play" to support creativity skills.

Safeguarding

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