the school:

Following the school’s formation as a result of amalgamation, there has been a period of considerable staff turnover and acting assignments at senior management level. The very recently appointed headteacher has made a strong start in identifying strengths and areas needing to be improved. Staff are optimistic about the school’s potential for further improvement.

key strengths of the school:

• The welcoming atmosphere and caring ethos.
• The commitment of staff to improve the school.
• The support provided for young people entering the school from P7.
• The quality of accommodation and facilities.

The following action points have been agreed with the school to bring about improvement:

• Raise expectations and improve the consistency of young people’s learning experiences and achievements.
• Improve arrangements to meet the learning needs of young people, including those requiring additional support.
• Improve the curriculum to meet the needs and entitlements of all young people.
• Develop consistent and rigorous approaches to self-evaluation.