INSPECTORS have again hailed the “very good progress” being made at Cockenzie Primary School.

HM Inspectors recently made a second follow-up visit to the school following a full inspection more than two years ago which was less than glowing.

An April 2014 Education Scotland report found the school’s performance ‘weak’ in six of eight key inspection indicators and said staff did not have a “shared understanding of what they are trying to achieve for children through the curriculum”.

But in the wake of a first follow-up visit to the school, inspectors last December praised “greatly improved” Cockenzie Primary School and said headteacher Jacqui MacKinnon had had a “very positive impact on the work of the school”.

Now, after recently visiting the school again, inspectors have again been impressed.

A new report, published this week, by Susan Gow, Education Scotland inspector, said: “Staff know children and their families very well and work together very effectively to ensure appropriate support is provided. The improved focus on tracking attainment and approaches to identify and support children with additional support needs helps inform learning groups and the next steps in learning. The school has improved its approaches to ensure all children learn as best they can.”

Ms Gow also said the headteacher “has a clear vision for the school and her leadership of change is strong”, while adding she has “improved teamwork amongst staff, raised the standards of achievements, and transformed the school’s approaches to self-evaluation”.

The latest report also states that “as a result of the very good progress made by the school” no further follow-up visits would be necessary.

Councillor Shamin Akhtar, spokesperson for education at East Lothian Council, said: “I am delighted with the progress the school has made.”