THE quality of education at Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr has been highlighted in the school’s latest inspection report. 

Improving attainment was praised by Education Scotland, while the report also found that further work was needed to develop strategic leadership to help drive future change.

The inspectors came to their conclusions after a recent visit to the school, which included discussions with parents, young people and staff. 

As part of the process, evidence was gathered on the quality of leadership, learning and teaching, alongside young people’s achievements and wellbeing.

Relationships between teachers and young people are positive and young people express high levels of enjoyment across many aspects of their learning. 

Improving attainment in National Qualifications, with young people achieving better than learners with similar needs and backgrounds across Scotland. 

Supported Learning Centre (SLC) improvements which allow young people facing additional learning challenges to achieve success in National Qualifications. 

Councillor Margaret Toner, South Ayrshire Council’s Portfolio Holder for Lifelong Learning, said: “We’re committed to delivering positive opportunities at all of our schools and we’ll continue to work hard to ensure that every young person achieves the best possible outcomes.

“I’m proud of the ongoing commitment of staff at Queen Margaret Academy and I’m confident that the school will build on its positive momentum, while continuing to work to deliver improvements in the areas highlighted in the inspection.

“Part of our long-term plans for the school includes a brand new £25m campus that will deliver a first-class learning environment, with plans for the project already well advanced, so the future is certainly looking brighter on all fronts.”