Exceptional performance by schools across South Lanarkshire
Published: Tuesday 1 July 2025

Schools across South Lanarkshire are receiving top marks following detailed inspections.
In total 17 primary, secondary and nursery establishments were inspected with more than 95 per cent rating as good or better.
Four primary schools, one secondary and one early years establishment were also highlighted as having practice worth sharing nationally.
Interim chair of the Education Resources Committee, Councillor Gavin Keatt, said: “I’m delighted that so many of our schools are performing so well, and the inspections by HMIe confirm this.
“It’s testament to the hard work that goes on in the background by teachers, support staff and the whole school community.
“I am confident staff across Education Resources will continue to deliver a first-class environment for all our pupils to learn in and build on our capacity for improvement.”
Last year, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited South Lanarkshire Council, talking to senior leaders, local authority officers, parents/carers, headteachers, teachers, representatives from professional associations and elected members.
A national thematic inspection on local authority approaches to school improvement was also carried out during the past school year, and a number of areas of strength across South Lanarkshire was also highlighted.
The full report can be found on the council website.
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