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'Glowing inspectors’ report is music to our ears'

A Catholic secondary school in North Lanarkshire has been given one of the best school inspector's reports in the country.

St Ambrose High School in Coatbridge was given five "excellent" ratings by HM Inspectorate of Education, matched only by one other senior school in Scotland.

The school, whose former pupils include ex-Celtic captain Tom Boyd and Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus, was used as a model by the Scottish Executive in developing its "schools of ambition" scheme.

Inspectors praised St Ambrose for its pastoral care; climate and relationships; partnerships with parents; headteacher leadership and personal and social development of pupils.

Head teacher Bernard Fagan said: "The school is at the forefront of delivering a first-class and modern education."

The only other Scots secondary school to get five 'excellents' since the ratings system was introduced last year has been St Andrew's Secondary in Carntyne, Glasgow, [also a Roman Catholic school] which serves deprived communities in Glasgow.

Full story at the Evening Times, Glasgow.