Glasgow pupils have their say on inspection report at '5-star' school

St Conval’s Primary in Shawlands received a positive write-up from His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education (HMIE) in Scotland.

The inspectors highlighted the school’s “relentless focus” on improving outcomes for all children and developing skills for life as well as learning and work.

Attainment at St Conval's was found to be very good with almost all children achieving expected levels. Overall attainment levels in reading, writing, listening and talking and numeracy and mathematics are above the local authority average.

The report also said the “highly effective headteacher”, supported very well by the depute headteacher, are very ambitious for all children and are a key strength of the school.

Pupils at St Conval's Primary (Image: St Conval's Primary)

The report praised the school’s use of the outdoor environment to enhance children’s learning experiences and added: “This is helping children to learn about their environment and develop their sense of wellbeing.”

Pupils at the school were described as “polite, friendly and interested children who are respectful of staff, visitors and each other.”

As an area for improvement, the inspectors said the headteacher and staff should enhance approaches to planning for assessment, in order to ensure all children are challenged appropriately.

Pupils at St Conval's Primary on the Southside of Glasgow (Image: St Conval's Primary)

Primary seven pupils Huda, Molly and Dawson were delighted with the report.

Huda said: “I loved to show off our school because I am proud to be here and our school is the best in Glasgow.  Every visitor comes and leaves impressed. Our school is a five star school.”

Molly added: “I enjoyed having the responsibility of showing the inspectors around. I felt confident because all I had to do was talk about the great things we do all of the time.”

Dawson said: “The inspection report is great . On the week the inspectors visited everyone was on their best behaviour, just like we normally are, nothing was really different - just a normal week of school with more adults in the class.

“Overall, St Conval's is a great school, and I am sad to leave this year.”

Headteacher Marian Kelly said: “We are incredibly proud that the hard work and dedication of our school staff have been recognised.

“We have a fantastic community that takes great pride in our school. This report highlights the efforts made by all to provide the best possible opportunities for our pupils.

“Our pupils are a real credit to their families and our school, and they help make St Conval's a welcoming and happy place to work and learn.”

Councillor Christina Cannon, Glasgow City Council’s education convener said: “What a wonderful report card for the St Conval’s school community.

“I love the fact that inspectors were able to see how ambitious the headteacher and staff are for every child and the marvellous work being undertaken to achieve this.

“This is a brilliant report for the school that showcases the caring, nurturing and inclusive ethos.”