Taylor High School

Overview

Education Scotland inspectors visited Taylor High School in October 2024, finding a school where the headteacher leads improvements effectively. The report describes a “calm and supportive learning environment” underpinned by mutual respect and shared Gospel Values. Inspectors evaluated the school’s work as “good” in both learning, teaching and assessment, and raising attainment and achievement.

Strengths

• The headteacher leads improvements effectively, fostering a positive ethos where young people learn in a “calm and supportive learning environment.”
• Staff collaborate well to develop “more consistent approaches to learning and teaching,” resulting in well-established classroom routines that help pupils understand the purpose of their learning.
• The school community shares an aspiration for high achievement, reflected in the value of ‘ambition’, leading to more young people attaining positive outcomes in National Qualifications.

Areas to improve

• Staff should offer “more varied teaching approaches” to allow young people to learn independently and lead aspects of their learning, thereby experiencing increased challenge.
• Staff should continue to develop effective systems for checking progress and meeting the learning needs of all young people in S1-3 to support raising attainment and ensure best possible progress.

Safeguarding

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