Dunrossness Primary School Inspection Report

The evaluations were as follows:

Quality indicators for the primary school

• Learning, teaching and assessment - Good
• Raising attainment and achievement - Good

Quality indicators for the nursery class

• Learning, teaching and assessment - Good
• Securing children’s progress - Good

The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work:

• The leadership of the Head Teacher and the respect she has gained from staff, parents and the wider community. The positive relationships she fosters that are founded on mutual respect. The nurturing and inclusive environment of the school and its nursery where children and families are supported well.
• The teamwork amongst staff and their success in supporting children in their readiness to learn. Children’s achievements and progress in their learning. The relevant learning activities and the value the school places in promoting the heritage of the South Mainland community.
• Children who are proud of their school, their achievements and show support and empathy for one another. They are motivated to learn and very well behaved

The following areas for improvement were identified:

• Continue to share good practice and ensure consistency in high quality learning and teaching across the school and nursery.
• Further develop approaches to tracking children’s progress to clearly inform planning for learning in the nursery setting.

Councillor George Smith, Chair of the Council’s Education and Families Committee:

“This is a very strong inspection report on Dunrossness Primary School and I am delighted to see the work of the school being recognised in such a positive way. I commend the leadership of the Head Teacher and the work of all the staff in the school, delivering the learning experiences and providing learning environments, all of which have been highlighted in this report.”

The full reports for Whalsay School are available on Education Scotland’s website