St Patrick's Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during 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. The report relies on limited evidence from meetings with senior staff, governors, and selected pupil groups, noting that full evaluation was not possible.

Strengths

• Pupils met inspectors were “polite and friendly” and engaged with “enthusiasm and good humour.”
• Year 7 children read aloud “confidently and with expression” and used “appropriate mental mathematics strategies accurately.”
• Year 6 pupils highlighted their enjoyment of “educational visits” and extra-curricular activities, particularly sport.
• The school identifies children requiring additional help “at an early stage” and involves them in setting targets.
• Governors expressed “pride in the children’s achievements” and support for school leadership.

Areas to improve

• The school needs to ensure planned training for governors is completed and finalise the draft relationships and sexuality education policy.
• A risk assessment is required regarding the use of, and access to, the side and rear of the school.

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education,” though the ETI was unable to fully evaluate their outworking due to the industrial action.