Victoria Primary School

Overview

Victoria Primary School continues to demonstrate a "high level of capacity for sustained improvement" in the interest of all learners. The inspection confirmed that robust processes for self-evaluation and school development planning are in place, ensuring effective and holistic progress. The school maintains a strong focus on raising outcomes through a child-centred approach.

Strengths

• Foundation stage children benefit from "well planned, high quality play-based learning experiences" where they develop creative ideas and apply literacy and numeracy skills in meaningful contexts.
• Key stage 2 pupils speak "confidently and with pride" about their contributions to school life, including roles as eco committee members, road safety officers, and anti-bullying ambassadors.
• There is "very effective child-centred learning and questioning" by teachers and classroom assistants that maximises learning during play and daily routines.
• The school uses a "wide range of both qualitative and quantitative data" to identify strengths and key areas for development, with actions clearly communicated to the community.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements "reflect the guidance from the Department of Education," and sampled children reported feeling "happy and safe" and knowing who to talk to with concerns.