GOUROCK Primary has established itself as a class act after receiving one of the best school reports in Scotland this year by official government inspectors.
The school was praised for 'outstanding leadership and vision of the head teacher and her depute' while the commitment of staff and motivation levels of the children were also singled out.
Learning, teaching and assessment were rated 'very good' alongside raising attainment and achievement and the school scored an 'excellent' grade for wellbeing, equality and inclusion.
Head teacher Patricia Robertson said: “All of the staff and I are absolutely delighted with such an excellent report from the team of inspectors from Education Scotland.
“The inspection was a very positive experience which has recognised the hard work, effort and commitment of all of the staff and stakeholders of Gourock Primary in providing such high quality learning experiences for our children.
“Throughout the week the inspectors were greatly impressed by the children, who they said are motivated, engaged in their learning and highly skilled in talking about their strengths and what they need to do to improve.
"We are also very proud that one of our many strengths is our approach to improving the wellbeing outcomes for all of the children.”
Other key strengths highlighted by regulators include the school’s contributions to the local community and well-planned opportunities for staff, children, parents and partners to be involved in evaluating the work of the school.
Councillor Jim Clocherty, who chairs the education committee, said: “This is truly an excellent report and I would like to congratulate everyone at the school for their efforts.
“Education is not simply about bricks and mortar – and we have some of the best new and refurbished schools in Scotland – but the quality of the people inside.
“We are fortunate in Inverclyde to have highly motivated and committed staff teaching eager and enthusiastic children who want to learn.”
Inspectors visited the school in June and spoke to parents/carers and children as well as staff.
A full summary of the findings is available online at www.education.gov.scot/inspection-reports/inverclyde/8641323
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