What the school does well:

  • Pupils show positive attitudes towards their studies and good levels of motivation, spurred on by the school’s aim to encourage them to be the best they can be
  • The proprietors’ and leaders’ commitment to providing a thorough preparation for grammar school assessments ensures that pupils acquire high levels of knowledge and skills in English, Mathematics and Reasoning
  • Pupils are extremely competent in using ICT to enhance their levels of attainment
  • Pupils show a mature level of moral understanding with a strong sense of right and wrong and they readily take responsibility for their own behaviour
  • Pupils’ appreciation of diversity and cultural understanding is excellent. The school enjoys a diverse population, which is celebrated through festivals, assemblies and language days.
  • Pupils of all ages are excellent communicators who are articulate and express themselves confidently in conversation and discussion
  • Pupils are kind and respectful to each other

Over seventy percent of parents responded to the pre-inspection parent questionnaire. They expressed very high levels of satisfaction with the school with many writing additional favourable comments in support of the school.