Inspection Reports

“Leaders ensure that the school’s aims to encourage pupils to have high academic aspirations and make good progress are met. They promote a culture which is supportive of all pupils whatever their background and ability, with tailored learning and individualised care.”

“Leadership at all levels is successful in promoting the wellbeing of pupils and at implementing policies which support the aims and ethos of the school.”

“Leaders establish caring and supportive relationships with pupils at a very early stage and take into account the differing needs of each new cohort.”

“Teachers’ secure subject knowledge, well-prepared lessons and effective teaching methods take into account the aptitudes and needs of all pupils.”

“Lessons have clear learning objectives and promote effective learning and skills acquisition. Pupils are engaged, articulate and motivated contributors who enjoy their learning and demonstrate exemplary levels of behaviour.”

“[Students] are confident, independent learners who take pride in their research and gain confidence from the rich resources provided by their tutors in all subjects. Teachers provide high-quality feedback which enables the pupils to improve their work and make good progress. Pupils describe the timed assessments and individual feedback as significant contributors to their progress.”

“External examination results at both GCSE and A level show that pupils achieve results well above national standards.”

“An enrichment programme develops pupils’ emotional, intellectual, social, creative and physical skills and interests.”

“Leaders collaborate closely and meet frequently with pastoral staff to ensure all pupils are gaining a consistent experience and that any mental, emotional and physical needs of individuals are supported.”

“Pupils appreciate the culture of kindness in which teachers and leaders are approachable and supportive. The high-quality rapport between pupils and teachers promotes pupils’ self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.”

“Pupils enjoy the PSHE programme which prepares them effectively for life beyond school. They are encouraged to discuss and consider the views of others in a non-judgemental way.”

“Leaders ensure there is a thorough programme of career advice which is appropriate for different ages enabling pupils to make informed choices. Advice is impartial, detailed and tailored to the needs of pupils from diverse settings and ambitions. The majority of pupils gain places at their first-choice university in the UK and internationally… Pupils are very positive about the advice they receive.”

“Governors ensure that leaders frequently monitor the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements and the implementation of statutory guidance to ensure pupils are safe.”

“Training on safeguarding is regular and recorded centrally. This is at least annually with termly reminders, and safeguarding is an agenda item for all meetings, keeping the matter at the forefront of staff thinking.”