St Modan's High School

Overview

Education Scotland inspectors visited St Modan’s High School in March 2023 and evaluated the school’s work against national quality indicators. The report highlights a “nurturing, caring ethos” underpinned by strong Catholic values, resulting in a “calm and orderly learning environment” where young people are “well motivated” and “achieve well.” Inspectors concluded that the school has the capacity to continue improving and will not make further visits in connection with this inspection.

Strengths

• The headteacher has successfully developed a “nurturing, caring ethos” that creates a positive atmosphere for learning.
• “Strong practice in digital technology” enables pupils to revisit learning, comment on work, and receive feedback, with effective support for those requiring additional assistance.
• Pupils acquire important skills and qualities through participation in activities within and outwith school, supported by staff and external partners.
• Evaluations for “Learning, teaching and assessment” and “Raising attainment and achievement” are both rated as “good.”

Areas to improve

• Senior and middle leaders should work with teachers to build on existing assessment approaches, ensuring staff have a “reliable understanding of young people’s progress” to inform planning.
• Senior leaders should proceed with planned strategies to “continue to improve attainment and achievement.”

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific commentary on safeguarding arrangements, focusing instead on the school’s nurturing ethos and learning outcomes.