The inspection team spent time in the school in April 2025 and during their visit, they talked to parents/carers and children, and worked closely with the headteacher and staff.
Education Scotland published the findings from their inspection on Tuesday 17 June with inspectors ranking the school as 'Very Good' for Learning, teaching and assessment, Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion and, Leadership of Change.
They also ranked the school as 'good' under Raising attainment and achievement
There was equally great feedback in the nursery class. Inspectors handed out three 'Very Good' ratings in the same quality indicators as the Primary School (Learning, teaching and assessment, Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion and, Leadership of Change). An additional 'Good' rating was awarded to the Nursery Class for 'Securing children's progress'
Inspectors highlighted a number of specific strengths during their visit:
•The highly effective headteacher, who is providing very strong leadership and direction to the work of the school and nursery. The headteacher is supported very well by the principal teacher and nursery leaders. Together, with all staff, they are highly ambitious for all children.
•The engagement of teachers, early years practitioners and support staff in high-quality professional learning. They use their knowledge and skills effectively to support and enhance learning across the curriculum. This is driving forward continuous improvement and securing positive outcomes for children.
•The welcoming, nurturing, caring and highly inclusive ethos which is underpinned effectively by children's rights. Together, staff and children establish positive relationships and a strong sense of community. Children feel confident, secure and are able to thrive.
•Children who are happy, enthusiastic and articulate. They display the values of courage, kindness and perseverance as they learn and play together. They are keen to share their successes and achievements. Children are very proud of their school and nursery.
A small number of areas for improvement were identified and also discussed with the headteacher and a representative from West Lothian Council.
Headteacher Theresa McLaren said: "We are extremely pleased with the positive findings from the Inspections teams visit to Longridge. Our staff work extremely hard to deliver for our children across the Primary and Nursery settings so it is pleasing to see this reflected. We are of course very fortunate to have such fantastic pupils to work with and we will ensure all feedback is built upon for the continued benefit of pupils and the wider Longridge community."
Executive councillor for education, Andrew McGuire said: "Well done to everyone at Longridge Primary and Nursery Class. This is a brilliant report and the local community should be extremely proud of the School and Nursery."
