Pupils understand it is not a case of 'them and us'

ONE Glasgow school that has exemplified the upturn in fortunes is Lourdes Secondary on the south side of the city.

In 2009, the Roman Catholic school had a disappointing inspection, but since then has been steadily improving.

Lourdes has seen a 13% rise in the proportion of pupils getting a Higher, an 11% increase in those getting two Highers and a 6% rise in those achieving five or more. Headteacher Patricia Lennon, who took over three years ago, said a range of strategies had improved the school.

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