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Pupils thrive in this school as a result of an exceptional quality of education and an excellent programme of personal development.
They benefit from a broad curriculum that supports their academic and vocational ambitions. Pupils achieve exceptionally well in national tests and examinations, including students in the very large sixth form. All pupils, regardless of their background, are very well-prepared for their next steps in education, training or employment.
There is a powerful sense of community at the school. Pupils engage purposefully with many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. The school has a vibrant extra-curricular life.
The c...urriculum is enhanced by an extensive range of planned events, such as the literature festival, poetry activities and the maths festival. All pupils in Years 10 and 12 develop vocational insight through purposeful work experience. Pupils' commitment to 'food bank Friday' is just one a number of charitable enterprises that build their sense of social responsibility.
Behaviour in and around school is exemplary. Pupils are mature and respectful. Pupils have a very well-developed sense of responsibility, tolerance and respect.
This calm, safe and inclusive atmosphere is founded on extremely strong and supportive relationships at all levels. Students in the large sixth form are influential in supporting this ethos through the example that they set to younger pupils.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders have designed and implemented a curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
It has a strong academic core. Leaders have taken particular care to ensure that the curriculum builds carefully on pupils' middle school experience. Pupils at key stage 4 select from a wide and stimulating choice of subjects, including three modern foreign languages.
The curriculum in the sixth form prepares students extremely well for higher education and employment.
Teaching is precise and engaging. The school has invested time for teachers to train and plan collaboratively.
This training focuses on embedding the most effective teaching strategies, supported by high quality resources. For example, in geography, teachers use graphics and visual models to teach pupils about topics such as the carbon cycle, physical processes and contours. In modern foreign languages, pupils develop their knowledge of phonics, vocabulary and grammar through highly effective, systematic teaching.
Across the curriculum, teachers check very carefully that pupils understand what they need to for the next steps in their learning.
Pupils achieve extremely well across the full range of subjects and in all key stages. Pupils who are disadvantaged and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) share this high achievement.
Teachers are skilled at adapting the curriculum to support the individual needs of pupils with SEND. Strategies to help pupils with SEND include powerful, community-based project work to support communication and interaction.The school has embedded a positive culture of reading.
This is most evident in the vibrant and very well-used school library. Expert staff in the library support reading in every way, from academic research at A level to promoting poetry and literature. Some pupils receive additional support to improve their reading.
They benefit from a carefully planned and successful programme of one-to-one support.
The curriculum for personal development is exceptional. The school ensures that all pupils take part in cultural, social and sporting opportunities.
This is particularly true for those who may not have the same opportunities outside school. The well-planned approach to personal development also makes pupils feel safe, trusted and listened to.
Students in the sixth form are integral to the culture of the school.
They provide leadership in many aspects of school life. For example, students volunteer as librarians, technical crew for productions, mental health ambassadors and they support younger pupils with reading. This contribution has a tangible impact on the life of the school.
The sixth-form provides students with a full programme of personal development, including experience of the world of work. Students are well-informed about apprenticeships, vocational degrees and academic courses at university. Students praise the positive relationships they have with their teachers.
They say they are treated professionally. This reflects the 'campus environment' that the school has consciously created.
Governors demonstrate a deep commitment to the vision of the school, based on the phrase 'all different, all equal'.
They use this phrase to inform and test their strategy. Governors know the school well. They provide the right balance of challenge and support.
Staff at all levels respond positively when asked about their workload and well-being. Staff enjoy working at the school and are immensely proud to do so.
