Ofsted rate our Academy 'Outstanding'
We are very pleased to share the outcome of our November 2023 Ofsted inspection. Having looked carefully at all aspects of our Academy, the inspectors have upheld our previous inspection grade, from 2011, and found that we continue to be Outstanding.
Last year, fewer than a fifth of schools which had previously been judged Outstanding maintained this grade making our achievement even more impressive. Click HERE to read the full report.
Inspectors were impressed by a number of areas of our Academy particularly the breadth and quality of our curriculum and extracurricular programme, our wellbeing provision and, importantly, our students’ behaviour.
We were very proud of the way our students conducted themselves during the visit. As always, they treated each other with respect and kindness and demonstrated their positive attitudes to learning. They were a true credit to themselves, our Academy and their families.
This judgement would not have been possible without our excellent team of staff who work tirelessly to provide our students with the very best learning opportunities. On behalf of our students and their families, we would like to thank every member of our staff for their energy, enthusiasm, kindness and commitment to our Academy community.
Chris Brett, Principal
Some of the highlights from our 'Outstanding' Ofsted report
On our excellent standards of teaching and learning
- The school has a broad and purposeful curriculum.
- Outcomes are high, as shown through GCSE results.
- Teachers know their pupils’ needs well and how to adjust their teaching to meet individual needs
- Teachers are passionate experts in their subjects.
- Pupils with SEND achieve exceptionally well.
On our welcoming, inclusive and safe community
- Pupils are proud of their school and feel safe and cared for.
- The school teaches pupils to respect each other’s backgrounds and culture.
On our exceptional students
- Pupils are happy and treat each other kindly.
- Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They do not tolerate bullying or disrespect for others.
- Pupils understand the importance of coming to school and as a result attendance is high.
- Pupils seize opportunities to extend themselves and do so with maturity.
- Pupils care about their studies and are eager to take advantage of the high-quality teaching available to them.
On how well students are prepared for the future
- The school’s work to develop pupils’ character is exceptional.
- Pupils receive extensive preparation for their future, through meaningful opportunities to work with employers and to visit schools, colleges and universities.
