Denny High School

Overview

Education Scotland inspectors visited Denny High School in December 2024, finding a school where staff and young people feel empowered to lead change. The report highlights strong leadership and supportive relationships, noting that the school has the capacity to continue improving without further inspection visits.

Strengths

• A "highly regarded headteacher" who uses a "clear and collaborative approach to driving school improvement."
• "Warm and supportive relationships across the school," underpinned by "nurturing approaches to learning and teaching."
• The "successful use of digital technology" which provides "flexible support for young people’s learning at home and in school."
• "High-quality support provided by the Integrated Pupil Support team," demonstrating a "well-planned approach to identifying and supporting the wellbeing needs of individual young people."

Areas to improve

• Senior and middle leaders should review S3 courses and programmes so young people "build more effectively on prior learning."
• Senior leaders should further develop approaches to wellbeing, including supporting young people’s understanding of how to "value and celebrate each other’s differences."
• Staff need to raise attainment for young people at S4 and by S5 in National Qualifications.

Safeguarding

The report states that staff demonstrate a "well-planned approach to identifying and supporting the wellbeing needs of individual young people."