Inveralmond Community High School

Overview

Inspectors visited Inveralmond Community High School in March 2023, finding that the headteacher has led staff effectively to develop teaching approaches, which is improving young people’s learning experiences. The school fosters positive and caring relationships, creating a supportive environment where young people are keen participants in their learning.

Strengths

• The headteacher has led staff effectively to develop teaching approaches across the school, improving young people’s learning experiences.
• Staff and young people enjoy positive and caring relationships within a supportive environment.
• Young people achieve well and develop skills through participation in a wide range of out-of-class activities.
• Staff ensure that all young people can participate fully in the life of the school.
• Evaluations for ‘Learning, teaching and assessment’ and ‘Raising attainment and achievement’ are both described as ‘good’.

Areas to improve

• Continue to improve the quality of learning and teaching across the school, ensuring experiences are well-matched to all young people’s needs, including those who are most able.
• Continue to improve attainment, with a specific focus on increasing the quality of passes in National Qualifications.

Safeguarding

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