St Scire's Primary School

Overview

The report describes a Sustaining Improvement Inspection conducted in May 2018, noting that the previous inspection rated the school as “very good”. Due to industrial action involving “non-co-operation” by all staff, the inspectors were unable to evaluate classroom teaching or fully assess safeguarding arrangements. Consequently, the ETI states it is “unable to assure parents/carers... of the quality of education being provided for the children”.

Strengths

• The school possesses a “well-constructed school development plan” with clear priorities for literacy, numeracy, and ICT.
• Internal data indicates that “nearly all children make the expected or better progress” in literacy and numeracy by the end of key stage 2.
• Children’s interest in reading is improving, with year 6 pupils reporting they “enjoy reading for pleasure”.
• Pupils contribute to School and Eco-Councils and are “proud of their achievements” in sporting, arts, and technology competitions.

Areas to improve

• The report does not list specific areas for improvement but states that the inability to evaluate teaching quality “will be reflected in future inspection activity”.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education”, and while year 6 children reported feeling safe, the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements” due to staff non-cooperation.