Drumglass High School

Overview

Drumglass High School is described as a “vibrant and diverse community of learning” where pupils are “learning, growing and succeeding together.” The inspection highlights a strong ethos of inclusion, with staff and pupils working collaboratively to support holistic development, though the report identifies specific priorities for curriculum coherence and attainment.

Strengths

• The school fosters a “kind and hopeful” environment where pupils are “friendly, fun-loving and confident,” engaging enthusiastically in active learning.
• Strong provision for equity and inclusion, particularly for newcomer pupils and those with special educational needs, supported by initiatives like the “Wellbeing Hub” and therapy dog.
• Effective staff professional learning and a robust “pupil voice” team that successfully influences school life and rewards positive behaviour.
• High progression rates, with “almost all (97%)” of year 12 pupils moving into further education, training, or employment.

Areas to improve

• Ensure “greater coherence in the content and delivery of the preventative curriculum,” as current delivery during registration limits depth and monitoring.
• “Improve further the outcomes the pupils attain at GCSE,” particularly in English and mathematics, through ongoing curriculum review.
• Address low overall attendance (87.2%) and challenges in securing specialist substitute teachers to maintain learning continuity.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for child protection align to the current statutory guidance.”