Doon Academy

Overview

The inspection team found that staff have created a "caring culture" where young people are "calm and settled" and "keen to learn." However, the report evaluates learning, teaching and assessment as "satisfactory" and raising attainment and achievement as "weak," indicating the school needs additional support and time to improve.

Strengths

• The headteacher and staff have established a "caring culture" and improved the learning environment.
• Young people are described as "welcoming and polite," working well with staff.
• Learners are "keen to learn" and maintain a positive attitude towards their education.

Areas to improve

• Senior leaders and teachers must develop a "shared understanding of high-quality teaching and learning" and adapt methodology to increase motivation and challenge.
• The school must improve attainment for all young people, with a "particular focus on numeracy," and ensure progress is tracked and understood by families.
• Leaders should offer "suitable programmes of learning" with a stronger focus on senior phase options to maximise learning outcomes.

Safeguarding

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