St Oliver Plunkett Primary School

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that St Oliver Plunkett Primary School has made significant progress since entering the Formal Intervention Process in 2016. The report states that outcomes for learners and the quality of provision are now "good," with effective teaching and positive relationships evident. However, the school still needs to address an "important area for improvement" regarding the evaluation of learning impacts.

Strengths

• Learner outcomes are "good," with children demonstrating "evident enjoyment and fluency" in reading and confidence in applying mathematical strategies.
• The quality of provision is "good," characterised by "thorough, specific" planning and lessons that foster "positive working relationships" and engagement.
• Governance has improved significantly, with governors engaging directly with coordinators and senior leaders acting upon the views of the school community.
• Safeguarding arrangements have been strengthened, with children reporting they "feel safe and happy in school."

Areas to improve

• The school must "evaluate further the impact of the learning experiences and outcomes of the children" to inform ongoing action planning.

Safeguarding

The report confirms that previous safeguarding concerns have been addressed and that children know what to do if they have concerns about their well-being.