Mosstowie Primary School inspection report released
Mosstowie Primary School has been praised by Education Scotland inspectors for the progress it’s made since its previous inspection in 2025.
During their most recent visit in January 2026, inspectors found that the school has taken important steps to improve learning and teaching while also strengthening how children’s progress is monitored and supported.
Inspectors noted that the headteacher has continued to lead improvements across the school, with strong involvement from both children and parents. With parents more involved in the life of the school, they feel better informed about their children’s learning and progress.
Staff have also played a key role in the school’s improvement. All staff now have leadership responsibilities linked to school priorities, and ongoing professional learning is helping strengthen areas such as outdoor learning. The result is the quality and consistency of learning and teaching across the school has improved significantly.
Inspectors also highlighted improvements in how children’s progress is assessed. Children are also benefitting from more opportunities to take part in activities beyond the classroom, including a school orchestra and football club, giving pupils a chance to develop new skills and interests. Pupils are also encouraged to take on leadership roles, with every child now involved in a school committee.
Mosstowie Primary School’s Head Teacher, Nicole Fraser, commented: “We’re absolutely delighted with this report and very proud of the progress our school community has made. It reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils and the continued support from our parents and families. It’s wonderful to see the positive learning environment in our school recognised, as well as the opportunities our children now have to take on leadership roles and be actively involved in their learning.”
Moray Council’s Head of Education, Vivienne Cross, added: “This is a fantastic report for Mosstowie Primary School and a real credit to the entire school community. The leadership of the Head Teacher and the commitment of staff have clearly made a significant difference for the children in the school. We’ll continue to work with the school to build on this success and to make sure every child feels happy, confident and supported to achieve their best.”
The full report can be found on Education Scotland's website.