St Kieran's Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, meaning teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI states it is “unable to assure” parents of the quality of education provided. The report offers only limited evaluations based on available evidence, with most key areas marked as having “no performance level available.”

Strengths

• Parents reported “high levels of satisfaction” with the school, praising the “approachable and dedicated principal” and “nurturing, hard-working staff.”
• The most able readers in year seven are “enthusiastic about reading for pleasure” and demonstrate fluency and expression.
• Year seven pupils possess “appropriate knowledge and understanding of key mathematical concepts” and use correct mathematical language.
• Children are described as “polite and welcoming,” showing a “strong sense of belonging” and contributing positively to school life.
• Governors carry out their roles “conscientiously” and provide “appropriate support and challenge” to the senior leadership team.

Areas to improve

• Action plans linked to the school development plan “do not always contain sufficient detail” to effectively measure improvement in children’s outcomes.
• The designated governor for child protection requires “updated training” to carry out their role.
• The new safeguarding policy must be “ratified by the board of governors.”

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements are “satisfactory” and reflect government guidance, though specific updates to training and policy ratification are required.