Mackie Academy

Overview

The inspection team found that young people and staff enjoy "supportive, respectful relationships," creating a "calm environment in which young people are keen to learn." The school demonstrates "good" performance in learning, teaching and assessment, and in raising attainment and achievement. Inspectors are confident the school has the capacity to continue to improve, so no further visits will be made.

Strengths

• Young people and staff enjoy "supportive, respectful relationships" leading to a "calm environment" for learning.
• Senior leaders and staff have "effective approaches to assessing and monitoring young people’s progress in the BGE."
• Staff work well with community partners to ensure "almost all young people achieve a positive destination" when leaving school.
• Success is supported by an "increasing range of courses and awards available to young people in the senior phase," including foundation apprenticeships.

Areas to improve

• Continue to develop "high-quality learning and teaching experiences with a specific focus on pace, challenge and high quality questioning."
• Continue to "raise attainment in the senior phase, with a particular focus on SCQF level 6 qualifications."

Safeguarding

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