Ofsted
The most recent inspection by Ofsted took place in December 2015
- "Pupils' behaviour and conduct around the school is good."
- "Pupils are safe and well cared for; they enjoy positive relationships with staff."
- "The school has a welcoming, inclusive feel and pupils report they are happy in coming to school."
- "Leaders rightly recognise that further improvements are required."
A copy of the inspection report can be read here.
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Here are some of the highlights from the Ofsted visit that took place in December 2013.
- “Students are proud of their school.”
- “The school is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all its students and supports full the progress of all groups.”
- “Teachers set high expectations and show enthusiasm for their subjects, and students respond well to the tasks provided for them, extending their knowledge and deepening their understanding.”
- “Students are eager to contribute to their lessons and to enter into discussions.”
- “Teachers probe understanding with skilful questioning and give students opportunities to undertake a variety of tasks and take responsibility for their own learning.”
- “Students show courtesy and good manners to each other and to staff. “
- “Students feel safe in school.”
To see our December 2013 Ofsted report please click here.
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From the 2011 Ofsted inspection, which can be read here.
- “The school now has some outstanding features, including the extent to which students feel safe and contribute to school life and the local community.”
- “The rapid rate of improvement in students’ attainment and progress shows the school’s good capacity to sustain further improvement.”
- “The school ethos is characterised by good behaviour and consideration for one another.”
- “Senior leaders are aware of and providing support for those areas which require further improvement.”
- “Students have positive attitudes to learning.”