Sacred Heart Primary School is a denominational school. It serves the town of Girvan and the surrounding rural area. The roll was 107 when the inspection was carried out in June 2009. Children’s attendance was in line with the national average in 2007/2008.

Particular strengths of the school

• Confident, friendly children who are actively involved in the community and developing their wider achievements.
• The very caring, supportive and welcoming ethos.
• The contribution of parents to the life and work of the school.
• Staff teamwork in improving children’s learning experiences.
• The headteacher’s leadership of improvements to the curriculum.

Examples of good practice

• The use of GLOW technology to develop strong partnerships with a school in Stornoway.
• Parental involvement in Curriculum for Excellence.