Barrhead High School

Overview

The inspection highlights a school driven by "outstanding leadership" and a culture of "very high expectations" where staff and young people actively lead change. Young people feel "respected and highly valued," contributing to a strong sense of belonging and high motivation. The report confirms the school has the capacity to continue improving without further visits.

Strengths

• "Outstanding leadership" creates a culture where the school vision drives improvement, supported by "robust approaches to monitoring and evaluating the work of the school."
• "Very strong use of digital technology" motivates learners and provides high-quality feedback, enabling young people to "confidently discuss their strengths and their next steps."
• An "outstanding approach to seeking and acting upon the views of young people" ensures they are fully involved in decisions, resulting in a "strong sense of belonging."
• "Excellent approach to working with partners" to support health and wellbeing, with supports planned carefully involving young people and families to meet individual needs.
• A "very strong focus on the progress of young people," where staff use data "exceptionally well" to ensure attainment is "very strong" and progress is good at all stages.

Areas to improve

• Continue to build on "highly effective practice in learning, teaching and assessment."
• Develop approaches to skills development so young people can "confidently discuss what they gain from their participation in wider achievements."

Safeguarding

The report states the school has an "excellent approach to working with partners to support and plan for young people’s health and wellbeing," ensuring individual needs are "very well met."