Stranraer Academy
Self-Evaluation Policy
Self-Evaluation for Self-Improvement
Current Focus
Our Health & Wellbeing
2026 / 27
01
How are we doing?
Gathering evidence through data, observation and stakeholder views to understand our current position.
02
How do we know?
Triangulating quantitative data, people's views and direct observation to build a robust evidence base.
03
What are we going to do now?
Using evidence to plan targeted improvement — looking inwards, outwards and forwards.
Evidence for Self-Evaluation — tap each to expand
Quantitative Data
Figures and statistics that give us measurable evidence of our performance.
People's Views
Regular opportunities for all stakeholders to share their perspective on school life.
Direct Observation
Structured observation of practice in a range of contexts, with feedback given.
Policy Aims
- Engage all staff in a culture of ongoing self-evaluation across Stranraer Academy
- Involve pupils, parents and other stakeholders wherever possible — in line with Education Scotland's HGIOS guidance on learner participation (2018)
- Maintain robust quantitative and qualitative information about the school
- Use evidence from monitoring and evaluation effectively in the planning process
- Raise attainment and achievement for all learners
- Develop leadership and management capacity across the school
August
PTC Learner Observations
Pupil Council — Our HWB
Faculty Results Analysis
BGE Faculty Curriculum Review
September
PTC Learner Observations (cont.)
Pupil Council — Our HWB
Microsoft Forms — S1 Parents' Evening
S3/S4 Option Form Review
October
SLT Faculty Observation — Social Subjects
S1 & S2 Work Sampling
S3/S4 Option Form Review
November
SLT Faculty Observation — Healthy Living
Microsoft Forms — S5/S6 Parents' Evening
Prelim Result Analysis Meetings
December
Faculty Microsoft Forms — Prelim Feedback (SP)
Microsoft Forms — S4 Parents' Evening
S4 Prelim Moderation
January
Optional Peer Observations
S5/S6 Option Form Pupil Input
S5/S6 Prelim Moderation
February
Learning Walk — Creative Arts / HWB & Reg
Faculty Microsoft Forms — Prelim Feedback (SP)
Microsoft Forms — S2 Parents' Evening
S2 Moderation (linked to Tracking)
March
Learning Walk — Maths & Business
Pupil Input to Learning Walk
Microsoft Forms — S3 Parents' Evening
S1 Moderation (linked to reports)
SP Faculty Curriculum Review
April
Learning Walk — Science
Pupil Council — linked to SIP
S5/S6 Option Form Review
May
Learning Walk — Science (cont.) / LC & Nurture
Pupil Council — linked to SIP
Microsoft Forms — Annual Parent Council / SQR & SIP
S3 Moderation & Target Setting
June
Learning Walk — Languages / Aird
Faculty Microsoft Forms — BGE Feedback / Focus Groups (SP)
Partner Review Forms / Partner Forum
Faculty Curriculum Review (Study Leave)
Each year the Senior Leadership Team focuses on a particular theme and carries out an in-depth review of key quality indicators within that theme. All stakeholders are involved. The findings feed directly into the Standards & Quality Report and School Improvement Plan. Tap any year to see the quality indicators.
22/23
2022 – 23
Our Relationships
1.3 Leadership of Change
2.1 Safeguarding & Child Protection
2.3 Learning and Engagement
2.4 Personalised Support
3.1 Wellbeing, Equality & Inclusion
23/24
2023 – 24
Our Learning & Teaching
1.2 Leadership of Learning
2.2 Curriculum
2.3 Learning, Teaching & Assessment
2.4 Removal of Barriers to Learning
2.6 Transitions
24/25
2024 – 25
Our School & Community
1.4 Leadership & Management of Staff
1.5 Management of Resources
1.3 Leadership of Change
2.7 Partnerships
3.3 Digital Innovation & Creativity
25/26
2025 – 26
Our Health & Wellbeing
Current Year
1.5 Management of Finance for Learning
2.1 Safeguarding & Child Protection
2.3 Learning, Engagement, Planning & Tracking
2.5 Family Learning
2.7 Partnerships
3.1 Wellbeing, Equality & Inclusion
26/27
2026 – 27
Our Successes & Achievements
2.2 Curriculum — Skills for Life & Work
2.7 Impact on Learners
3.1 Inclusion & Equality
3.2 Raising Attainment & Achievement
3.3 Creativity & Employability
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The complete Self-Evaluation for Self-Improvement Policy — including the full evaluation calendar, 5-year cycle and evidence framework.
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