We are delighted to announce that Hutchesons’ Grammar School has received a very strong inspection report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education.
The report reinforces our position as a leading independent school in Scotland where pupils can truly belong, flourish and achieve.
Published this week, the report looked at two quality indicators; Learning, Teaching and Assessment and Ensuring Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusion. HMIE rated both as very good.
This was one of the first inspections under the new format, where schools will only be inspected on two quality indicators. Areas like attainment and achievement, which we were previously awarded excellent on, will no longer be part of the inspection format for independent schools.
The report praised our school community as a place where”…children and young people thrive in a culture of inclusion, participation and success.”
It also recognised that “Children and young people demonstrate consistently high levels of engagement. They are resilient and enthusiastic learners…”
“Teachers know children and young people as individuals very well.”
In addition, the inspection team highly commended the following:
- Our children and young people take responsibility for their own learning and progress.
- Staff effectively provide a positive and aspirational climate for our children and young people who thrive in a culture of inclusion, participation and success.
- Staff have developed a robust and rigorous approach to tracking the progress and attainment of children and young people, and teachers know learners as individuals very well.
- Our key values of equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded strongly across the school.
- Our children and young people have a strong understanding of different cultures, faiths, identities and backgrounds. They are encouraged to respect others and they play an active role in promoting inclusion and challenging discrimination.
Rector, Mark Ronan, commented:
“This report is a true reflection on the exceptional Hutchesons’ community I am proud to be a part of. A community that is inclusive, ensures participation for all, and champions success at every stage. I give my warmest thanks to our pupils, staff and parents who contributed to this outcome, and who continue to champion our values in school and beyond.”
