St Cyrus School

Overview

The inspection team found that children are “polite, respectful and keen to learn” and consistently demonstrate school values. Leadership is described as “strong, strategic and compassionate,” creating a climate where staff work together for the benefit of children and families. The report concludes that the school has the capacity to continue to improve without further visits.

Strengths

• Children are “very proud of their school” and confidently reflect on their learning, supporting them to “know themselves as learners.”
• The headteacher provides “strong, strategic and compassionate leadership” and fosters a collaborative environment.
• Wellbeing is central to the school’s work, with staff creating a “calm, nurturing and inclusive environment.”
• Staff have built “strong relationships across the school and nursery community” and know children and families well.

Areas to improve

• Staff should provide all children with “formal leadership roles” and ensure they evaluate how their actions lead to improvement.
• To raise attainment in literacy and numeracy, staff should plan “more creative and challenging learning,” including increased use of digital technology and play.
• Nursery practitioners should provide children with opportunities to experience “increased challenge in their learning.”

Safeguarding

The report states that “children’s wellbeing is central to the work of the school and nursery” and that staff have created a “calm, nurturing and inclusive environment.”