A school in Carluke has received a positive inspection which has highlighted strong teaching practices, motivated pupils and an inclusive school environment.

The report on Crawforddyke Primary was presented to councillors on the Clydesdale Area committee on March 25, and it was published by Education Scotland following an inspection in January 2026 which assessed key areas including learning, teaching and assessment.

Inspectors found the school to be “warm and welcoming” with a strong culture rooted in children’s rights and shared values. Leadership from the head teacher was praised for fostering an inclusive ethos where both staff and pupils are fully involved in school life.

Pupils were described as enthusiastic, well-behaved and proud of their school. According to the report, children consistently demonstrate values such as kindness, respect and determination while showing strong motivation in their learning.

Teaching staff were also commended for creating highly inclusive learning environments tailored to pupils’ needs. Inspectors noted that lessons are engaging, relevant and of consistently high quality, contributing to solid progress across the school.

In terms of performance, the school received a rating of “very good” for learning, teaching and assessment, and “good” for raising attainment and achievement.

Inspectors outlined areas for further improvement. These include continuing to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy, with a particular focus on improving writing skills. Teachers have also been encouraged to help pupils better understand and track the skills they are developing across the curriculum.

The report noted that these improvements are already being addressed through the school’s ongoing planning.

Inspectors confirmed they are confident in the school’s capacity to improve further and will not carry out additional follow-up visits. The school was recognised as being in a strong position to continue raising attainment, including efforts to close the poverty-related attainment gap.