Langloan Primary School in Coatbridge has received a positive report following a visit from His Majesty’s Inspectors in November 2025.
The report, published on 20 January 2026, recognises the many strengths of the school and the positive atmosphere experienced by children, staff and families.
Inspectors praised the school’s welcoming and inclusive approach, with children’s rights at the heart of school life.
They noted the strong relationships between staff, pupils and families, which help create a safe and supportive environment where children feel happy, confident and ready to learn.
“I am so proud of my staff and pupils,” said Alison Rooney, Head Teacher of Langloan Primary School. “I am delighted that the inspection team praised our very inclusive ethos, which is firmly based on children’s rights, and recognised that our staff work very effectively as a team.
“The inspectors agreed that all staff care deeply for children and families, focusing carefully on getting it right for every child. This will always be our mission as we remain committed to continuous improvement within our school and nursery class.”
The report highlights strong teamwork across the school. Inspectors found that senior leaders and staff work closely together, supporting one another and sharing good practice to improve learning and teaching for all children.
Staff were also commended for the care they show for children’s wellbeing and individual needs. Inspectors noted that staff know the children well and take time to understand their circumstances. Inclusive approaches are used to support children who need extra help with learning or wellbeing.
Councillor Michael McBride, Convener of Education, Children and Families, said: “A huge congratulations to everyone at the school on this positive report, particularly for the efforts made to offer children a wide range of opportunities to achieve and succeed, both in and out of the classroom.”
Inspectors also recognised the important role played by parents, alongside staff and children, in supporting these achievements. Senior leaders were praised for ensuring all children have access to experiences that help them reach their full potential.
Inspectors rated the school as good in the following areas:
- Leadership of change
- Learning, teaching and assessment
- Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion
- Raising attainment and achievement
Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate also assessed the nursery, which also received four ‘good’ ratings.
The report also outlines next steps for the school. Inspectors encouraged the school to continue improving its plans and to closely check how well these plans are working.
They also suggested further work to ensure consistently high-quality learning and teaching in all classes, and to strengthen how children’s progress is tracked over time.
Overall, inspectors concluded that Langloan Primary School is in a strong position to continue improving, and no further inspection visits are planned.