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Bathgate Academy HMIE
A report from Her Majesty's Inspectors of Education (HMIE) has heaped praise on Bathgate Academy following the school?s inspection.
The inspection highlighted an amazing eight key strengths including: · Encouragement of pupil; broader achievements
· The progress made by pupils with additional support needs
· The clear and comprehensive strategy for encouraging positive healthy living
· Very effective arrangements for supporting pupils and meeting learners' needs
· A well organised curriculum, with emphasis on innovation to meet the needs of pupils
· The clear sense of direction from the Head Teacher and the management team
· Robust and comprehensive quality assurance arrangements and a culture of self evaluation
· Strong links with the community
Councillor Andrew Miller, Executive member for Education, said: "We receive many good HMIE reports in West Lothian, but Bathgate Academy has been awarded with an extremely positive report - and can be regarded with one of the best ever received by the school.
"I would like to offer my congratulations to all staff and pupils at Bathgate Academy; and I am delighted that all their hard work has been recognised by HMIE."
Headteacher, Joe Boyd, added: "This report is a great endorsement of the excellent work of staff and pupils. Our teachers and support staff work very hard and creatively to educate and inspire youngsters to live a positive and successful life."
Bathgate Academy has a roll of 1023 pupils and serves the areas of Bathgate and surrounding districts. The inspection took place in June.
Notes to editors: A full version of this report is available from http://www.hmie.gov.ukEnds (new window)
Issued by media and communications officer Garry Heron. Tel: 01506 777125. Media@westlothian.gov.uk
Date: 18-11-2008
