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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 Galashiels Academy. Improvements in performance Learners’ experiences Meeting learning needs weak satisfactory weak We also evaluated the following aspects of the work of the school. The curriculum Improvement through self-evaluation satisfactory satisfactory A copy of the full letter is available on the Education Scotland website at http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inspectionandreview/reports/school/primsec/Ga lashielsAcademyScottishBorders.asp. 1 How good is our school? The Journey to Excellence: part 3, HM Inspectorate of Education, 2007, http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/HowgoodisourschoolJtEpart3_tcm4-684258.pdf Education Scotland st 1 Floor, Endeavour House 1 Greenmarket Dundee DD1 4QB T 01382 576700 F 01382 576701 E dundee@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 Q13 Q12 Q11 Q10 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Percentage % Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 School National School National School National School National 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. School Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding National School National School National School National School National School National School National School National Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered Disagree & Strongly Disagree School National Strongly Agree & Agree 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 0% Galashiels Academy 5619734 250 71 28% Strongly Agree Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate 21% 23% 24% 23% 17% 24% 28% 24% 24% 11% 11% 23% 21% 63% 66% 61% 52% 44% 70% 63% 46% 34% 48% 35% 56% 61% 8% 7% 8% 13% 31% 3% 6% 14% 28% 28% 23% 10% 14% 1% 1% 0% 1% 7% 0% 1% 3% 6% 8% 6% 3% 4% 6% 3% 7% 11% 1% 3% 1% 8% 4% 1% 23% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 0% 85% 89% 85% 75% 61% 94% 92% 70% 58% 59% 46% 79% 82% 10% 8% 8% 14% 38% 3% 7% 17% 34% 37% 28% 13% 18% Pupil Questionnaire Summary Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate Galashiels Academy 5619734 220 213 97% School National School National School National School National School National School National School National Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q11 National Q12 National Q13 National Q14 National Q15 National Q16 National Q17 National Q18 School National National School School School School School School School School Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered Disagree & Strongly Disagree School National 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. Strongly Agree & Agree Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 School National Not Answered School Don’t Know 100% Strongly Disagree 80% Disagree 60% Agree Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 40% National Q19 Q10 20% Strongly Agree Percentage % 0% 11% 16% 28% 23% 10% 28% 17% 6% 39% 21% 21% 29% 21% 19% 13% 4% 11% 26% 24% 62% 68% 69% 58% 38% 54% 57% 31% 56% 53% 56% 45% 58% 50% 37% 20% 36% 27% 45% 18% 11% 3% 12% 41% 15% 18% 40% 1% 15% 15% 15% 13% 21% 22% 33% 32% 28% 19% 4% 3% 0% 3% 8% 1% 5% 16% 0% 5% 3% 3% 3% 7% 16% 22% 14% 15% 7% 5% 1% 0% 3% 3% 1% 1% 7% 3% 6% 5% 9% 4% 4% 13% 20% 6% 2% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 73% 84% 96% 81% 48% 82% 75% 37% 95% 74% 77% 74% 79% 69% 49% 24% 47% 54% 69% 22% 15% 3% 15% 49% 16% 23% 56% 1% 20% 18% 17% 16% 27% 38% 55% 46% 43% 25% Teacher Questionnaire Summary Galashiels Academy 5619734 94 65 69% Q20 Q19 Q18 Q17 Q16 Q15 Q14 Q13 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 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 National School National School National School National School National School National School National School National Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Strongly Agree & Agree School National School National School National School National School National School National School National School National School National School National School National School National School Percentage % 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree Q12 Q11 Q10 Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 0% Strongly Agree Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate 32% 60% 2% 2% 3% 2% 92% 3% 18% 23% 42% 29% 3% 66% 58% 54% 54% 66% 9% 5% 0% 2% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 14% 12% 2% 0% 0% 2% 3% 85% 82% 95% 83% 69% 9% 5% 0% 2% 15% 35% 55% 46% 26% 34% 15% 23% 26% 40% 62% 35% 43% 66% 48% 55% 46% 38% 43% 0% 8% 8% 5% 14% 11% 22% 25% 12% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 2% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 3% 0% 2% 17% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 0% 3% 2% 2% 97% 91% 89% 92% 82% 71% 69% 65% 83% 0% 8% 8% 6% 14% 12% 25% 28% 15% 63% 11% 20% 31% 26% 34% 32% 52% 43% 65% 2% 37% 25% 22% 2% 0% 15% 3% 0% 2% 2% 5% 0% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 97% 43% 72% 74% 91% 2% 52% 28% 22% 3% Non-Teaching Questionnaire Summary Galashiels Academy 5619734 18 14 78% National School Q4 Q5 School National School Q6 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 School National School Q8 School Q9 National Q10 Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 School National Q11 57% 0% 0% 7% 7% 0% 7% 21% 14% 43% 0% 7% 29% 43% 71% 21% 14% 14% 57% 57% 57% 50% 21% 71% 7% 29% 21% 50% 64% 50% 14% 7% 14% 0% 57% 7% 7% 14% 0% 14% 7% 29% 7% 0% 0% 0% 14% 14% 0% 14% 0% 7% 7% 7% 14% 14% 14% 7% 7% 0% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 86% 43% 71% 29% 21% 14% 64% 79% 71% 93% 21% 79% 14% 43% 21% 64% 71% 79% 21% 7% 14% 0% 71% 21% National National Q12 Strongly Agree & Agree School National Q7 Percentage % 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree Q3 Q2 Q1 0% Strongly Agree Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate School National School National School National School National Strongly Agree Agree Disagree DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered 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 2011 87 96 93 20123 90 97 94 English and Mathematics @ Level 3 Galashiels Academy Comparator schools1 National 2010 87 97 93 5+ @ Level 3 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 89 96 92 87 96 93 91 97 94 5+ @ Level 4 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 70 85 78 75 82 79 74 85 80 5+ @ Level 5 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 33 41 36 34 41 36 30 43 37 Percentage of relevant S4 roll gaining awards by end of S5 2011 72 87 81 20123 77 86 82 5+ @ Level 4 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools1 National 2010 77 83 80 5+ @ Level 5 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 51 55 49 45 59 51 49 57 52 1+ @ Level 6 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 45 51 43 34 51 45 43 51 47 3+ @ Level 6 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 27 32 25 19 30 26 26 29 27 5+ @ Level 6 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 10 13 11 6 14 12 8 13 13 2011 53 60 53 20123 48 63 55 Percentage of relevant S4 roll gaining awards by end of S6 5+ @ Level 5 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools1 National 2010 50 55 50 1+ @ Level 6 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 50 52 47 51 58 50 43 58 52 3+ @ Level 6 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 37 37 33 38 43 35 31 44 37 5+ @ Level 6 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 26 25 22 26 31 24 22 30 26 1+ @ Level 7 or better Galashiels Academy Comparator schools National 12 16 15 15 18 16 14 19 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 2012 Pre Appeal
