St Michael's Primary School

Overview

The inspection was significantly limited by industrial action, 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, the report notes a "high degree of confidence" in governance and highlights positive feedback from parents and children regarding the school’s ethos.

Strengths

• Parents and staff reported a "welcoming, caring and inclusive ethos" where children "enjoy learning" and feel "valued."
• Governors are described as "very well informed," "fully committed," and "proactive in bringing about school improvement."
• The principal completed a "thorough baseline review" of the school development plan and developed strategic action plans for ICT and special educational needs.
• Children spoke confidently to inspectors, demonstrating a "very good understanding of text" and engagement in wider roles such as the student council.

Areas to improve

• The principal identified "monitoring and evaluating processes" as an area for further improvement, with impact evaluation at an "early stage of development."
• Urgent attention is required for health and safety, specifically a rear fence that is "not fit for purpose" and unsecured access to mobile classrooms.
• Policies, particularly regarding "positive behaviour management and anti-bullying," need to be reviewed to fully reflect school procedures.

Safeguarding

The report states that "satisfactory arrangements for safeguarding reflect broadly the guidance," though full evaluation was impossible due to the strike, and policy reviews are still underway.