St Eugene's Primary School

Overview

This sustaining improvement inspection was conducted during industrial action involving “action short of strike,” meaning teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI was “unable to assure parents/carers... of the quality of education being provided for the children.” The report notes that the school is a “high priority for future inspection with no further notice.”

Strengths

• Year 6 children described the school as having a “friendly and supportive learning environment both inside and outside the classroom.”
• Children reported that they “feel safe in school” and are aware of procedures if they have concerns about their safety or well-being.
• The school has assessed risks regarding security arrangements and submitted an application for funding to address access issues.
• Precautions are in place to manage a trip hazard in the playground.

Areas to improve

• The employing authority, governors, and staff must plan for and manage issues related to the “sustainability of the school provision and school budget” to address current and future needs.
• The ETI was unable to fully evaluate “lines of inquiry” or “the quality of learning and teaching within the classrooms” due to non-cooperation.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education,” though the ETI was unable to fully evaluate their outworking due to the industrial action.