HM Inspectorate of Education 1st Floor, Endeavour House, 1 Greenmarket, Dundee DD1 4QB t 01382 576700 f 01382 576701 e hmi.dundee@hmie.gsi.gov.uk w www.hmie.gov.uk Quality indicators help schools, education authorities and inspectors to judge what is good and what needs to be improved in the work of the school. You can find these quality indicators in the publication How good is our school? 1 . Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers evaluations of three important quality indicators to keep track of how well all Scottish schools are doing. Here are the evaluations for Aboyne Academy. Improvements in performance Learners’ experiences Meeting learning needs very good very good good We also evaluated the following aspects of the work of the school. The curriculum Improvement through self-evaluation very good very good A copy of the full letter is available on the HMIE website www.hmie.gov.uk or by clicking this link http://www.hmie.gov.uk/ViewEstablishment.aspx?id=6316&type=3 1 How good is our school? The Journey to Excellence: part 3, HM Inspectorate of Education, 2003, http://www.hmie.gov.uk/Publications.aspx. A sample of parents, children and young people, and all members of staff were invited to give their views of the school using a pre-inspection questionnaire. Their views informed the inspection process, including the nature of discussions in a number of meetings. Strengths and issues identified were explored by the inspection team, and the findings are included in the inspection report. The following information gives the statistical detail from those that returned questionnaires. Parent Questionnaire Summary Percentage % Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 The school helps my child to be more confident. My child enjoys learning at school. My child’s learning is progressing well. My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of their ability. The school keeps me well informed about my child’s progress. My child feels safe at school. My child is treated fairly at school. I feel staff really know my child as an individual and support them well. My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom. The school asks for my views. The school takes my views into account. The school is well led. Overall, I am happy with the school. Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Strongly Agree & Agree 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree 0% Aboyne Academy 5257530 250 82 33% Strongly Agree Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate 11% 27% 20% 16% 13% 37% 27% 24% 22% 11% 10% 21% 18% 76% 63% 62% 52% 56% 59% 66% 48% 34% 43% 45% 63% 71% 11% 7% 12% 27% 24% 4% 4% 11% 26% 30% 18% 5% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 1% 7% 7% 5% 4% 1% 2% 2% 6% 5% 2% 1% 2% 15% 9% 7% 21% 7% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 87% 90% 82% 68% 70% 95% 93% 72% 56% 54% 55% 84% 89% 11% 7% 12% 27% 28% 4% 5% 12% 33% 38% 23% 9% 10% Pupil Questionnaire Summary Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate Aboyne Academy 5257530 250 207 83% Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 The school is helping me to become more confident. I enjoy learning at school. I am getting along well with my school work. Staff encourage me to do the best I can. Staff talk to me regularly about how to improve my learning. I get help when I need it. Staff listen to me and pay attention to what I say. I have a say in making the way we learn in school better. Staff expect me to take responsibility for my own work in class. Staff and pupils treat me fairly and with respect. I feel safe and cared for in school. I have adults in school I can speak to if I am upset or worried about something. I find it easy to talk to staff and they set a good example. Staff make sure that pupils behave well. Staff are good at dealing with bullying behaviour. The pupil council is good at getting improvements made in the school. The school encourages me to make healthy-food choices. I take part in out-of-class activities and school clubs. I know what out-of-school activities and youth groups are available in my local area. Q10 Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q2 Strongly Agree & Agree Q1 Not Answered 100% Don’t Know 80% Strongly Disagree 60% Disagree 40% Agree 20% Strongly Agree Percentage % 0% 16% 19% 25% 29% 8% 23% 27% 8% 36% 31% 31% 34% 20% 14% 14% 8% 5% 25% 25% 72% 71% 72% 61% 54% 69% 59% 40% 60% 61% 60% 50% 63% 72% 49% 43% 43% 39% 56% 7% 6% 1% 6% 29% 6% 10% 33% 1% 5% 4% 11% 10% 10% 16% 29% 37% 28% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 5% 5% 5% 1% 3% 1% 1% 4% 7% 3% 3% 14% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 1% 17% 13% 8% 1% 2% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 2% 2% 89% 91% 97% 90% 61% 91% 86% 48% 97% 92% 91% 84% 84% 87% 63% 51% 49% 64% 80% 7% 7% 1% 6% 31% 6% 11% 39% 1% 5% 5% 11% 10% 12% 20% 34% 42% 33% 15% Teacher Questionnaire Summary Aboyne Academy 5257530 91 49 54% Percentage % Q2 Q1 Q3 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q4 Staff regularly discuss how to improve achievement for all pupils at both stage and wholeschool level. All pupils are given activities which meet their learning needs. Pupils are involved in setting learning targets. Pupils are provided with regular feedback on what they need to do to improve. Pupils are provided with opportunities to evaluate their own work and that of others. Staff regularly ask for pupils’ views on how their learning experiences could be improved. Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Strongly Agree & Agree 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree 0% Strongly Agree Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate 29% 65% 2% 0% 2% 2% 94% 2% 4% 22% 24% 20% 10% 82% 69% 73% 73% 55% 10% 4% 0% 4% 22% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 2% 2% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 86% 92% 98% 94% 65% 10% 4% 0% 4% 22% 18% 41% 37% 31% 10% 18% 24% 29% 39% 78% 47% 55% 65% 61% 59% 65% 57% 53% 0% 6% 4% 2% 18% 12% 6% 10% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 4% 0% 2% 2% 10% 4% 4% 2% 2% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 88% 92% 96% 71% 78% 90% 86% 92% 0% 6% 4% 2% 27% 12% 6% 10% 6% 53% 12% 16% 20% 16% 45% 51% 63% 55% 71% 0% 14% 8% 20% 4% 0% 14% 2% 0% 0% 2% 8% 8% 4% 4% 0% 0% 2% 0% 4% 98% 63% 80% 76% 88% 0% 29% 10% 20% 4% Q5 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Q10 Q11 Pupils take an active part in their learning. Staff treat all pupils equally. Staff and pupils respect each other. The pupils are well behaved. Support for pupils with additional support needs is effective. Parents are fully involved in the school and their children’s learning. I have been actively involved in developing the school’s vision and values. I am actively involved in setting priorities to improve the school. I have regular opportunities to help shape the curriculum by having staff discussions and working groups. I am aware of the school’s procedures for protecting children. Leadership at all levels is effective. Staff communicate effectively with each other. I have good opportunities to take part in continuing professional development. Staff across the school share good practice. Q12 Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED Non-Teaching Questionnaire Summary Percentage % Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q2 Q3 Q4 I have access to the information I need to carry out my work. All staff and pupils respect each other. Pupils are well behaved. I am involved in staff discussions about how to achieve school priorities. I have good opportunities to be involved in making decisions. Staff communicate effectively with each other. Staff treat all pupils equally. Support for pupils with additional support needs is effective. Parents are fully involved in the school and their children’s learning. I am aware of the school’s procedures for protecting children. Leadership at all levels is effective. I have good opportunities to take part in training activities. Q5 Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Strongly Agree & Agree 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree 0% Aboyne Academy 5257530 41 16 39% Strongly Agree Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate 31% 13% 6% 0% 0% 6% 6% 38% 13% 38% 6% 13% 63% 50% 81% 69% 69% 75% 44% 44% 44% 50% 69% 56% 0% 19% 6% 19% 19% 13% 19% 0% 6% 0% 6% 25% 0% 0% 0% 13% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 19% 6% 0% 0% 6% 31% 19% 38% 13% 19% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 94% 63% 88% 69% 69% 81% 50% 81% 56% 88% 75% 69% 0% 19% 6% 31% 31% 13% 19% 0% 6% 0% 6% 25% Additional inspection evidence Selected attainment information Inspectors use this information together with a wide range of other information gathered during the inspection to evaluate and report on young people’s overall achievement. It helps inspectors and schools to understand how successful young people are in SQA qualifications compared to young people nationally and to those in other schools which serve young people with similar needs and backgrounds 1 . However, this is only one aspect of young people’s achievement, and it is only by blending these results with a wide range of other information, including achievement in the four capacities of curriculum for excellence 2 , the quality of learning in lessons and other activities, the impact of the curriculum, and the extent to which learning needs are being met, that a well-informed evaluation of achievement can be made. You can find this evaluation of young people’s overall achievement in the report on the school, published on this website. Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels: 7: Advanced Higher at A-C/CSYS at A-C 6: Higher at A-C 5: Intermediate 2 at A-C; Standard Grade at 1-2 4: Intermediate 1 at A-C; Standard Grade at 3-4 3: Access 3 Cluster; Standard Grade at 5-6 Percentage of relevant S4 roll gaining awards by end of S4 English and Mathematics @ Level 3 Aboyne Academy Comparator schools1 National 2008 93 96 92 2009 95 97 93 20103 95 95 93 5+ @ Level 3 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 94 96 91 95 95 91 95 96 92 5+ @ Level 4 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 82 86 76 88 85 78 83 88 78 5+ @ Level 5 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 40 45 34 50 50 35 36 48 36 Percentage of relevant S4 roll gaining awards by end of S5 5+ @ Level 4 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools1 National 2008 84 89 78 2009 84 88 79 20103 88 89 80 5+ @ Level 5 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 47 59 45 53 59 47 68 63 49 1+ @ Level 6 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 44 52 39 47 51 41 62 54 43 3+ @ Level 6 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 34 35 22 34 32 23 39 36 25 5+ @ Level 6 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 14 16 10 26 14 11 19 16 11 2009 51 62 48 20103 54 61 50 Percentage of relevant S4 roll gaining awards by end of S6 5+ @ Level 5 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools1 National 2008 54 62 48 1+ @ Level 6 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 51 56 43 47 57 44 49 57 47 3+ @ Level 6 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 46 41 30 36 44 31 39 42 33 5+ @ Level 6 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 34 28 20 28 32 21 33 30 22 1+ @ Level 7 or better Aboyne Academy Comparator schools National 17 17 13 17 20 14 18 20 15 More attainment information and other statistics for this school can be found on the Scottish Schools Online Website http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/ 1 The comparator schools taken into account in HMIE’s evaluations are those schools (up to 20) which are statistically close enough to the school in terms of the key characteristics of the school population. 2 The four capacities are successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, effective contributors. 3 2010 Post Appeal