Christie Park Primary and ELCC praised for nurturing environment and strong leadership
Published 12 November 2026
Christie Park Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) has been praised by Education Scotland inspectors for its nurturing environment, strong leadership and commitment to supporting children to achieve success.
HM Inspectors of Education visited the Alexandria school and ELCC, speaking with children, parents and carers, and working closely with staff and senior leaders to evaluate learning, teaching and attainment.
The school received evaluations of 'Good' for both Learning, Teaching and Assessment and Raising Attainment and Achievement, while the ELCC was also rated 'Good' for Learning, Teaching and Assessment and Children's Progress.
Inspectors highlighted a number of key strengths across both the school and ELCC, including the highly positive, inclusive and nurturing ethos created by staff, which allows children to thrive in a supportive learning environment.
Inspectors noted children who are polite, respectful and who could demonstrate the school's values well. The school's staff team was also praised for working collaboratively to share good practice and continually improve learning experiences for pupils.
A particular strength identified was the wide range of opportunities available to children both within and outwith the classroom, helping them develop important skills for learning, life and work, including leadership and teamwork.
In the ELCC, inspectors found that staff work very effectively together to support children and families, resulting in children who are happy, settled and making good progress in their learning.
Councillor Michelle McGinty, Convener of Educational Services, said: "This is a very positive report which reflects the hard work, dedication and commitment of the leadership team, staff, pupils and families at Christie Park Primary School and ELCC. It is particularly encouraging to see inspectors recognise the nurturing and inclusive environment which has been created, ensuring children feel supported, valued and able to succeed. The report also highlights the strength of partnership working taking place across the school community and the wide range of opportunities available to help children develop important skills for the future.
The report notes that senior leaders and staff are already making effective use of data to support children's learning and that there is a strong commitment across the school community to continuous improvement.
Councilor John Millar, Vice Convener of Educational Services, said: "We are delighted that inspectors recognised the positive relationships, inclusive ethos and strong sense of community that exists within Christie Park Primary School and ELCC. It is clear from the inspection that the children are at the heart of everything they do and we are proud that the report reflects their enthusiasm, achievements and commitment to the school values”.