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.
Here are the evaluations for Sir E Scott School.
Improvements in performance
Learners’ experiences
Meeting learning needs
very good
good
good
We also evaluated the following aspects of the work of the school.
The curriculum
Improvement through self-evaluation
satisfactory
weak
A copy of the full letter is available on the Education Scotland website
www.educationscotland.gov.uk or by clicking this link
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inspectionandreview/reports/school/prim
sec/SirEScottSchoolEileanSiarWesternIsles.asp.
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How good is our school? The Journey to Excellence: part 3, HM Inspectorate of Education, 2007,
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/hgiosjte3.pdf.
Education Scotland
Longman House
28 Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1SF
T
01463 253115
F
01463 253075
E inverness@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk
Textphone 01506 600236
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use this number for voice calls as this will not
connect.
www.educationscotland.gov.uk
Transforming lives through learning
Tha comharran càileachd a’ cuideachadh sgoiltean, ùghdarrasan foghlaim agus
luchd-sgrùdaidh a’ breithneachadh dè tha math agus dè dh’fheumas a bhith air a
leasachadh ann an obair sgoile. Gheibh sibh na comharran càileachd sin anns an
fhoillseachadh Dè cho math ’s a tha an sgoil againn? 1
’S iad seo na measaidhean airson Sir E Scott School.
Leasachaidhean ann an coileanadh
Suidhichidhean luchd-ionnsachaidh
Coinneachadh ri feuman ionnsachaidh
glè mhath
math
math
Rinn sinn measadh cuideachd air na roinnean a leanas de dh’obair na sgoile.
An clàr-teagaisg
Leasachadh tro fhèin-mheasadh
riarachail
lag
Gheibhear lethbhreac den litir air fad air làrach-lìn Foghlam Alba
www.educationscotland.gov.uk no le bhith a’ cliogadh a’ cheangail seo
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inspectionandreview/reports/school/prims
ec/SirEScottSchoolEileanSiarWesternIsles.asp.
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Dè cho math ’s a tha an sgoil againn? An t-Slighe gu Sàr-Mhathais: earrann 3, Luchd-sgrùdaidh na
Banrigh airson Foghlaim, 2007,
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/HowgoodisourschoolJtEpart3_tcm4-684258.pdf
Education Scotland
Longman House
28 Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1SF
T
01463 253115
F
01463 253075
E inverness@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk
Textphone 01506 600236
This is a service for deaf users. Please do not
use this number for voice calls as this will not
connect.
www.educationscotland.gov.uk
Transforming lives through learning
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%
Sir E Scott School
6204139
114
53
46%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
32%
45%
26%
30%
34%
53%
36%
34%
23%
23%
15%
42%
49%
55%
49%
66%
55%
51%
43%
49%
51%
42%
58%
55%
51%
42%
8%
6%
4%
6%
8%
0%
4%
6%
11%
11%
6%
2%
4%
2%
0%
2%
4%
4%
2%
2%
2%
9%
4%
6%
2%
2%
4%
0%
2%
6%
4%
2%
9%
8%
9%
4%
17%
2%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6%
0%
2%
2%
0%
87%
94%
92%
85%
85%
96%
85%
85%
64%
81%
70%
92%
91%
9%
6%
6%
9%
11%
2%
6%
8%
21%
15%
11%
4%
6%
Pupil Questionnaire Summary
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Sir E Scott School
6204139
151
145
96%
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.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q10
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%
21%
32%
18%
42%
31%
16%
43%
37%
41%
39%
24%
42%
36%
20%
22%
42%
38%
63%
68%
67%
57%
48%
53%
54%
41%
50%
47%
47%
38%
53%
48%
36%
37%
51%
30%
40%
7%
9%
3%
4%
15%
3%
4%
23%
3%
6%
3%
8%
12%
5%
7%
17%
14%
17%
11%
3%
3%
1%
2%
3%
1%
2%
5%
0%
3%
2%
3%
2%
1%
5%
8%
3%
7%
3%
11%
2%
8%
3%
16%
1%
8%
14%
3%
7%
8%
11%
8%
5%
15%
17%
8%
3%
7%
0%
0%
1%
2%
1%
0%
0%
1%
0%
1%
0%
1%
1%
0%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
79%
86%
88%
88%
66%
95%
86%
57%
93%
83%
88%
77%
77%
90%
72%
57%
73%
72%
78%
10%
12%
3%
6%
18%
3%
6%
28%
3%
9%
5%
11%
14%
6%
12%
24%
17%
23%
14%
Teacher Questionnaire Summary
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Q20
Q10
Q11
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.
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.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Q20
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%
Sir E Scott School
6204139
31
23
74%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
48%
43%
0%
0%
4%
4%
91%
0%
43%
9%
43%
26%
4%
48%
83%
52%
70%
78%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
9%
4%
4%
4%
13%
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
91%
91%
96%
96%
83%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
39%
57%
70%
65%
43%
26%
48%
48%
48%
57%
35%
26%
30%
48%
65%
35%
43%
43%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
9%
4%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
9%
4%
4%
4%
9%
4%
4%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
96%
91%
96%
96%
91%
91%
83%
91%
91%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
9%
4%
4%
52%
30%
48%
13%
22%
43%
48%
48%
61%
65%
0%
0%
0%
22%
9%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
17%
4%
4%
4%
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
96%
78%
96%
74%
87%
0%
0%
0%
22%
9%
Non-Teaching Questionnaire Summary
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
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.
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%
Sir E Scott School
6204139
30
15
50%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
60%
27%
27%
0%
7%
20%
40%
33%
13%
53%
40%
0%
27%
33%
53%
33%
40%
53%
27%
47%
47%
40%
20%
53%
0%
20%
13%
33%
27%
0%
13%
0%
0%
0%
13%
20%
0%
0%
0%
7%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
7%
0%
7%
0%
13%
7%
13%
7%
7%
27%
7%
13%
7%
13%
13%
7%
13%
13%
13%
13%
13%
13%
0%
13%
13%
87%
60%
80%
33%
47%
73%
67%
80%
60%
93%
60%
53%
0%
20%
13%
40%
33%
0%
13%
0%
0%
0%
13%
27%
Nursery Staff Questionnaire Summary
Percentage %
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
1.00%
Not
Answered
0.80%
Don’t Know
0.60%
Strongly
Disagree
0.40%
Disagree
0.20%
Agree
0.00%
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6204139
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Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
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Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Staff discuss regularly how to improve the achievement of all children.
Staff provide activities which meet the learning needs of all children.
Children are involved in talking about what they will learn.
Staff give children regular feedback and encouragement on their learning.
Children have opportunities to evaluate their own and other children’s work.
Staff regularly ask for children’s views on how play activities can be improved.
Children are motivated and engaged in their learning.
Staff treat all children equally.
Staff and children respect each other.
The children are well behaved.
Support for children with additional support needs, including behaviour problems, is effective.
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Parents are fully involved in the nursery and their children’s learning.
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Q18
Q19
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Nursery Parent Questionnaire Summary
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Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q2
Q3
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Q6
The nursery helps my child to be more confident.
My child enjoys the learning experiences at the nursery.
My child’s learning is progressing well.
My child finds most learning activities stimulating and challenging.
The nursery keeps me well informed about my child’s progress.
My child feels safe in the nursery.
My child is treated fairly in the nursery.
I feel staff really know my child as an individual and support him or her well.
Staff work in partnership with me to care for and educate my child.
The nursery asks for my views.
The nursery takes my views into account.
The nursery is well led.
Overall, I am happy with the care and education my child gets in the nursery.
The nursery has good arrangements for children starting nursery, moving between stages and
starting school.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q1
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
1.00%
Not
Answered
0.80%
Don’t Know
0.60%
Strongly
Disagree
0.40%
Disagree
0.20%
Agree
0.00%
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6204139
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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 backgrounds1. 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 excellence2,
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
2010
96
93
20113
93
93
English and Mathematics
@ Level 3
Sir E Scott
National
2009
100
93
5+ @ Level 3 or better
Sir E Scott
National
100
91
96
92
96
93
5+ @ Level 4 or better
Sir E Scott
National
83
78
96
78
96
79
5+ @ Level 5 or better
Sir E Scott
National
50
35
63
36
44
36
2010
92
80
20113
96
81
Percentage of relevant S4 roll gaining awards by end of S5
5+ @ Level 4 or better
Sir E Scott
National
2009
100
79
5+ @ Level 5 or better
Sir E Scott
National
68
47
58
49
71
51
1+ @ Level 6 or better
Sir E Scott
National
52
41
50
43
63
45
3+ @ Level 6 or better
Sir E Scott
National
20
23
25
25
50
26
5+ @ Level 6 or better
Sir E Scott
National
12
11
25
11
33
12
Percentage of relevant S4 roll gaining awards by end of S6
2010
68
50
20113
58
53
5+ @ Level 5 or better
Sir E Scott
National
2009
57
48
1+ @ Level 6 or better
Sir E Scott
National
52
44
56
47
50
50
3+ @ Level 6 or better
Sir E Scott
National
33
31
32
33
42
35
5+ @ Level 6 or better
Sir E Scott
National
10
21
20
22
25
24
1+ @ Level 7 or better
Sir E Scott
National
14
14
4
15
25
16
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 2011 Post Appeal