Aboyne Academy

Overview

The inspection team found that staff are building a strong learning community, modelled effectively by the headteacher, where young people are polite, welcoming and eager to learn. The report evaluates the school’s work on learning, teaching and assessment, and raising attainment and achievement as “good”. Inspectors are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and will make no further visits in connection with this inspection.

Strengths

• Staff are building a strong learning community, fostering a “positive, respectful ethos” where young people engage well and contribute confidently.
• Staff explain tasks clearly and use a wide range of activities with a focus on improving oracy and literacy, helping young people attain well.
• Senior leaders and staff work creatively with partners to provide a “diverse range of experiences” that help young people develop essential skills in different contexts.

Areas to improve

• Senior leaders should consider opportunities to formally recognise young people’s achievements to provide qualifications for the wide range of activities improving their skills.
• All staff should continue to work together to improve attainment.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.