St Andrew's High School

Overview

The inspection team found that staff and young people’s learning and interactions are grounded in a “strong ethos, calmness, lived values and their Catholic faith.” The report highlights a “deep commitment to children’s rights” and notes that the headteacher leads this culture by example. Overall, the school demonstrates good performance in learning, teaching, and assessment, as well as in raising attainment and achievement.

Strengths

• Young people develop a wide range of skills and qualities through participation in “sporting, cultural, faith and leadership activities.”
• S6 pupils demonstrate kindness and consideration through their service to the school and community, which helps build “younger learners’ resilience and confidence.”
• Young people exhibit a strong sense of responsibility, extending to “socialising well in areas outwith their classrooms.”
• The school maintains a positive environment where staff and pupils enjoy a shared commitment to rights and values.

Areas to improve

• Senior leaders and staff should build on the best examples of learning and teaching so that “all young people benefit from consistently high-quality experiences.”
• There should be a continued clear focus on “raising attainment and attendance across the school.”

Safeguarding

The report states that young people and staff enjoy a “deep commitment to children’s rights,” which underpins the school’s ethos and interactions.