St Dallan's Primary School

Overview

The inspection occurred during industrial action where staff did not co-operate with inspectors, meaning the ETI was "unable to assure... of the quality of education being provided." Consequently, no performance levels were assigned for outcomes, provision, or leadership. However, limited evidence reviewed showed that most children achieve in line with expectations in English and mathematics, and parents and staff reported high satisfaction.

Strengths

• Internal data indicates "most of the children... are achieving in line with expectation in English and mathematics."
• Year seven pupils read "fluently and expressively" and demonstrated "high levels of flexibility and understanding in their mathematical thinking."
• The quality of a limited range of children’s writing was judged to be "very good."
• Governors carry out their roles with "rigour" and monitor the school development plan well.
• The school development plan is "comprehensive" and devised through "extensive consultation."

Areas to improve

• The report does not list specific areas for improvement; it states the ETI was "unable to evaluate" progression, wider skills, curriculum quality, teaching effectiveness, and strategic leadership due to the lack of co-operation.

Safeguarding

The report states that "arrangements for safeguarding reflect the guidance issued by the relevant Departments" and children feel "safe and secure in school."