Westquarter Primary School

Overview

The inspection found that the headteacher provides "strong and effective leadership" which is driving improvement and creating a "nurturing, inclusive environment." Children are described as "happy, well-behaved, and respectful," with staff fostering positive relationships that support their confidence and wellbeing.

Strengths

• Leadership is praised for being "strong and effective," creating a community with a "clear sense of purpose and belonging."
• Staff engage in professional learning, resulting in children who are "motivated, eager to learn, and make good progress."
• Children demonstrate the school’s values, showing a "strong understanding of diversity" and supporting peers with sensitivity.
• In the nursery, staff provide "high-quality support" and maintain "very positive relationships with families," ensuring children are "settled, happy and confident."

Areas to improve

• Staff should continue to build on improving the "quality and consistency of teaching and learning."
• Staff should continue to raise attainment for all children, "particularly in writing and in numeracy and mathematics."
• Nursery staff should review spaces and experiences to ensure all children are "suitably challenged in their play."

Safeguarding

The report states that the school ensures "wellbeing, equality and inclusion" to a "very good" standard, with children demonstrating respect and sensitivity towards others.