St Patrick's Primary School

Overview

This sustaining improvement inspection was conducted in June 2019, focusing on the school’s capacity for self-evaluation and the integration of ICT. Due to industrial action involving "action short of strike," teachers did not cooperate with inspectors, preventing a full evaluation of classroom teaching. Consequently, the ETI states it is "unable to assure parents/carers... of the quality of education being provided for the children."

Strengths

• The leadership team made "good progress in the extensive planning for the integration of ICT throughout the curriculum."
• Children experience a "wide range of opportunities for using ICT," including a green screen area and resource areas for independent research.
• Pupils have begun to "self-evaluate their work in ICT."
• Year 7 children spoke with "enthusiasm" about researching topics and preparing presentations for assembly.
• Year 6 pupils develop leadership capabilities through roles such as "digital leaders" and "playground and bus officials."

Areas to improve

• The report does not list specific areas for improvement, as the ETI was "unable to evaluate fully the quality of learning and teaching within the classrooms."
• The ETI was unable to fully evaluate the "outworking of the arrangements for safeguarding in the school" due to the industrial action.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements "reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education," and children demonstrated an understanding of safety strategies, though the ETI could not fully evaluate their implementation.