St Davog's Primary School

Overview

This report details a Sustaining Improvement Inspection conducted in March 2017, which was significantly limited by industrial action. Because teachers did not cooperate with inspectors, the ETI could not evaluate the school’s capacity for self-evaluation or development planning. Consequently, the inspectorate states it is “unable to assure parents/carers... of the quality of education being provided for the children.”

Strengths

• The report notes that safeguarding arrangements are “satisfactory” and “reflect broadly the guidance issued by the relevant Departments.”
• Year 6 pupils reported that they are “happy in school” and know “what to do if they have any concerns about their well-being.”
• The school was previously evaluated as “good” in January 2014, indicating a prior standard of performance before the current inspection constraints.

Areas to improve

• The report does not identify specific pedagogical or operational areas for improvement because the inspection was unable to focus on the school’s development plan priorities due to non-cooperation.
• The school is designated as a “high priority for future inspection with no further notice” to allow for a full evaluation of educational quality.

Safeguarding

The report confirms that the school provided evidence of “satisfactory arrangements for safeguarding” and that pupils feel secure and aware of reporting procedures.