Oxgang Primary School makes the grade in Education Scotland Inspection Report

It’s been a fantastic New Year for Oxgang Primary School in Kirkintilloch as the school has recently received a glowing Inspection Report from Education Scotland.

The school was inspected last November and following the Christmas break they received their very positive report in January. The inspectors gave the following ratings:

The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work –

• The strong leadership of the headteacher, who is well respected by staff, children, parents and partners. She is leading and managing the direction and pace of change very well, supported ably by senior leaders.
• The positive relationships across the whole school community which are based on the school values. Children across the school are happy and respectful. They learn and achieve in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
• The staff team, who are making a difference for all children. They use highly effective approaches to develop children’s and parents’ knowledge and understanding of their wellbeing. This is helping children and parents to manage more effectively their own wellbeing and that of others. 
• All staff have a detailed understanding of children’s individual circumstances and wellbeing needs. They use Pupil Equity Funding effectively and partnership working creatively to achieve positive learning outcomes for children. 

 From the school leadership to the families and the pupils themselves; everyone plays their part in making Oxgang Primary a school to be proud of.

“The report highlights the positive relationships, the equity of learning opportunities, the successful planning and evaluation, the nurturing environment and the many other approaches taken to encourage wellbeing and attainment. I’d like to congratulate the Headteacher and everyone at Oxgang Primary School on a very, very good report.” 

The report states that Oxgang Primary School is an inclusive school where all staff foster positive relationships successfully. Children talk confidently about how they are welcomed and included, they feel valued highly by all adults and have a wide range of opportunities. The children are proud of their school.

Acting Headteacher, Sarah Muotune, said, “The whole team at Oxgang Primary are delighted to have received such a positive inspection report, which details the hard work and commitment of staff, families, and pupils to ensure Oxgang Primary is a nurturing environment which tailors learning opportunities to meet the needs of every child within our school. We will continue to build on our strengths; planning and evaluating best practice as we move forward to ensure continued high levels of attainment and pupil wellbeing at Oxgang Primary School.”