St.Moninna's Primary School, Cloughoge

Overview

Cloughoge Primary School and Nursery Unit continues to demonstrate a "high level of capacity for sustained improvement" following a 2019 Sustaining Improvement Inspection. The report highlights the school’s "very supportive and inclusive ethos" and its successful strategic focus on raising attainment in mathematics through effective self-evaluation and collegial planning.

Strengths

• Self-evaluation processes are "very good," featuring "skilful and in-depth analysis" of data to drive improvement priorities.
• Underachievement in mathematics has "reduced significantly," with overall achievement increasing due to effective teaching strategies and new resources.
• The nursery provides a "stimulating learning environment" that is "number-rich," offering an effective foundation for primary mathematics.
• All observed mathematics lessons, including support programmes, were of a "very good standard."
• Pupils demonstrate "very good problem-solving skills" and use appropriate mathematical language, while initiatives like "mathematics buddies" foster enthusiasm and peer support.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that the school continues to sustain its high capacity for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements "reflect the guidance from the Department of Education," with pupils reporting they feel safe and are knowledgeable about staying safe online.