Our School
OFSTED's views of the school
When we were inspected by OFSTED in February 2008, the school was described as 'a good school' where 'teachers and students are exceptionally well focused on learning'. OFSTED also completed a survey visit at the school in November 2009. Below are some of the things they said.
- 'The academic and personal guidance provided for students is outstanding' (Ofsted, February 2008)
- 'The school is a calm and happy place... relationships within the school are excellent' (Ofsted, February 2008)
- 'By the end of their time in school all students achieve well' (Ofsted, February 2008)
- 'There are a good range of extra curricular activities and visits' (OFSTED February 2008)
- 'Teachers and students are exceptionally well focused on learning' (OFSTED February 2008)
- 'The school has successfully improved overall achievement through regular progress monitoring and an integrated approach to academic and personal guidance' (Ofsted Survey Visit, November 2009)
- 'Attendance has improved and persistent absence significantly reduced through focused interventions and regular monitoring. This is supporting improvements in learning and progress' (Ofsted Survey Visit, November 2009)
- 'The sixth form is effective in raising aspirations. As a result, they are confident about their career paths; the majority are inspired by their teacher to progress to university' (Ofsted Survey Visit, November 2009)