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?
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. 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 Dalbeattie High School.
Improvements in performance
Learners’ experiences
Meeting learning needs good good very good
We also evaluated the following aspects of the work of the school.
The curriculum
Improvement through self-evaluation good good
A copy of the full letter is available on the Education Scotland website at http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inspectionandreview/reports/school/primsec/Da lbeattieHighSchoolDumfriesandGalloway.asp.
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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
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Transforming lives through learning

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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
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Dalbeattie High School
5918138
200
66
33%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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.
Q9 My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom.
Q10 The school asks for my views.
Q11 The school takes my views into account.
Q12 The school is well led.
Q13 Overall, I am happy with the school.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
36% 55%
36% 61%
41% 55%
42% 45%
35% 48%
58% 38%
38% 53%
29% 45%
26% 50% 14%
23% 58% 11%
15% 48% 11%
47% 47% 0%
47% 50% 0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
5%
0%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
3%
6%
0%
3%
9%
2% 11%
2% 3%
2% 6%
2% 23%
2%
2%
8%
8%
2% 24%
2% 5%
2% 2%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
91%
97%
95%
88%
83%
95%
91%
74%
76%
80%
64%
94%
97%
2%
3%
2%
3%
6%
2%
3%
3%
15%
12%
12%
2%
2%
Q7
Q12
Q13
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Don’t Know
Agree
Strongly Disagree
Not Answered

Pupil Questionnaire Summary
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Dalbeattie High School
5918138
200
194
97%
0% 20% 40% 60%
Q1
Q2
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q17
Q18
Q19
Q14
Q15
Q16
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Don’t Know
80%
Agree
Strongly Disagree
Not Answered
100%
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
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.
Q8
Q9
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.
Q10 Staff and pupils treat me fairly and with respect.
Q11 I feel safe and cared for in school.
Q12 I have adults in school I can speak to if I am upset or worried about something.
Q13 I find it easy to talk to staff and they set a good example.
Q14 Staff make sure that pupils behave well.
Q15 Staff are good at dealing with bullying behaviour.
Q16 The pupil council is good at getting improvements made in the school.
Q17 The school encourages me to make healthy-food choices.
Q18 I take part in out-of-class activities and school clubs.
Q19 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
Percentage %
15% 62% 12%
15% 65% 11%
19% 75% 3%
38% 51% 5%
17% 55% 22%
32% 59% 5%
28% 51% 12%
9% 51% 26%
44% 54% 2%
31% 53%
34% 55%
9%
4%
42% 41% 10%
26% 53% 12%
31% 59% 6%
23% 53% 11%
2%
3%
1%
1%
0%
0%
3%
6%
0%
2%
1%
3%
2%
1%
4%
8%
5%
2%
5%
6%
5%
6%
15% 45% 23%
15% 46% 28%
4% 13%
7% 3%
30% 37% 21% 11%
31% 48% 12% 5%
2%
4%
8%
1%
5%
7%
5%
7%
3%
9%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
1%
1%
1%
1%
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0%
1%
0%
1%
0%
0%
32%
2%
11%
4%
13%
14%
7%
14%
14%
14%
4%
6%
22%
5%
15%
27%
36%
32%
16%
60%
98%
84%
89%
82%
79%
90%
76%
78%
80%
94%
89%
72%
91%
78%
60%
61%
66%
80%

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Q16
Q17
Q18
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q19
Q20
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Teacher Questionnaire Summary
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Dalbeattie High School
5918138
45
25
56%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Don’t Know
Agree
Strongly Disagree
Not Answered
100%
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
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.
Q7
Q8
Q9
Pupils take an active part in their learning.
Staff treat all pupils equally.
Staff and pupils respect each other.
Q10 The pupils are well behaved.
Q11 Support for pupils with additional support needs is effective.
Q12 Parents are fully involved in the school and their children’s learning.
Q13 I have been actively involved in developing the school’s vision and values.
Q14 I am actively involved in setting priorities to improve the school.
Q15 I have regular opportunities to help shape the curriculum by having staff discussions and working groups.
Q16 I am aware of the school’s procedures for protecting children.
Q17 Leadership at all levels is effective.
Q18 Staff communicate effectively with each other.
Q19 I have good opportunities to take part in continuing professional development.
Q20 Staff across the school share good practice.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
60% 36% 0%
12% 76% 12%
28% 64%
40% 56%
4%
0%
36% 60%
12% 72%
0%
8%
32% 56% 8%
52% 36% 12%
44% 48% 8%
28% 64%
36% 52%
4%
8%
16% 60% 8%
28% 48% 12%
28% 48% 20%
32% 40% 24%
68% 28% 0%
32% 60% 8%
36% 48% 12%
52% 40%
32% 60%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0% 16%
4% 8%
0%
0%
4%
4%
4%
0%
4%
0%
4%
4%
0%
4%
4%
4%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
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0%
4%
0%
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0%
0%
0%
4%
8%
12%
8%
4%
8%
8%
16%
20%
24%
0%
8%
12%
8%
0%
0%
12%
4%
0%
0%
8%
88%
88%
92%
92%
88%
76%
76%
76%
72%
96%
92%
84%
92%
92%
96%
88%
92%
96%
96%
84%
DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED

Non-Teaching Questionnaire Summary
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Dalbeattie High School
5918138
11
6
55%
Fewer than 10 responses received therefore the data has not been published.
0.00% 0.20% 0.40% 0.60% 0.80% 1.00%
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
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.
Q8
Q9
Support for pupils with additional support needs is effective.
Parents are fully involved in the school and their children’s learning.
Q10 I am aware of the school’s procedures for protecting children.
Q11 Leadership at all levels is effective.
Q12 I have good opportunities to take part in training activities.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q6
Q10
Q11
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q12
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Don’t Know
Agree
Strongly Disagree
Not Answered
DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED
Percentage %
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0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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
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.
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
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, 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 Dalbeattie High School
@ Level 3 Comparator schools
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5+ @ Level 3 or better
National
Dalbeattie High School
Comparator schools
5+ @ Level 4 or better
5+ @ Level 5 or better
National
Dalbeattie High School
Comparator schools
National
Dalbeattie High School
Comparator schools
National
2012
3
93 93 99
94 94 94
93 93 94
90 89 97
91 93 93
92 93 94
78 81 89
80 78 80
78 79 80
28 24 33
34 32 35
36 36 37

Percentage of relevant S4 roll gaining awards by end of S5
5+ @ Level 4 or better Dalbeattie High School
Comparator schools
1
National
Dalbeattie High School 5+ @ Level 5 or better
1+ @ Level 6 or better
Comparator schools
National
Dalbeattie High School
Comparator schools
National
3+ @ Level 6 or better
5+ @ Level 6 or better
Dalbeattie High School
Comparator schools
National
Dalbeattie High School
Comparator schools
National
Percentage of relevant S4 roll gaining awards by end of S6
5+ @ Level 5 or better Dalbeattie High School
Comparator schools
1
National
Dalbeattie High School 1+ @ Level 6 or better
Comparator schools
National
Dalbeattie High School 3+ @ Level 6 or better
Comparator schools
National
Dalbeattie High School 5+ @ Level 6 or better
Comparator schools
National
Dalbeattie High School 1+ @ Level 7 or better
Comparator schools
National
2012
3
91 86 86
81 83 82
80 81 82
58 45 49
46 52 50
49 51 52
48 35 39
40 42 40
43 45 46
27 23 28
20 21 21
25 26 27
13 12 13
10 10 8
11 12 13
2012
3
55 62 48
50 50 55
50 53 55
49 59 48
45 47 49
47 50 52
35 43 33
32 30 30
33 35 36
26 27 26
20 20 19
22 24 25
17 18 20
14 12 11
15 16 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