A Moray primary school has been commended for vast improvements just 15 months after it was lambasted by inspectors.
Mosstodloch Primary School was described as being “weak” in several areas after an inspection in November 2013.
Problems identified included the curriculum, performance, learning experiences and meeting learning needs.
But a follow-up report released yesterday revealed that inspectors were encouraged by the progress that has been made since.
Although much work still needs to be done, the report recognised that everyone at Mosstodloch Primary had worked “extremely hard” to address the points for action identified in the original inspection.
It added that head teacher Liz Rennie had shown determination to improve outcomes for children through self-evaluation and parents were enthusiastic about the way in which the school now engaged them in conversation regarding improvements.
The report said: “As a result, the school now has a clear and focused plan for improving its work across an impressive range of areas.
“The head teacher has engaged and enthused her staff, children and parents to participate in this work and the impact is beginning to be seen.”
Mrs Rennie was praised for leading staff in developing approaches to planning children’s learning more clearly and consistently.
The report continued: “Led effectively by the head teacher, staff across the school have worked extremely hard to address the points for action identified in the original inspection.
“Much still remains to be done to ensure that new processes and procedures are ensuring improved learning experiences for children and improvements in achievement.
“As a result, our area lead officer will work with Moray Council to build capacity for improvement and will maintain contact to monitor progress.”
The inspection team will return to the school for a second follow-up inspection visit within 18-months.
Vivienne Cross, acting head of schools and curriculum development, said: “The school has come a long way in the past year, and although the inspectors themselves recognise there is still a long way to go, it is very encouraging the progress that has been made and we are confident that this will continue under the leadership of Mrs Rennie.”