ISI Inspection Report - Summary

 

14 May 2010
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The report highlights the progress that has been made by the school since the last inspection and there is much to be applauded in the detail of the inspection team’s findings. As a broad flavour, these quotes are from the overall report. We hope you can take the time to read the report in full.
The Inspectors had this to say about our pupils:
	The behaviour of the pupils is exemplary and they enjoy exceptionally good relationships among themselves, and with the teachers and other staff. They have highly positive attitudes to learning.
	Pupils are proud of their school and of their shared achievements; they work very well together in small groups and in whole class activities, and contribute effectively to one another’s learning. The presentation of their work is of a high standard, demonstrating effort, interest and perseverance. Pupils are thoroughly responsible and highly supportive of their school.
	Pupils of all ages, including the children in the EYFS, have outstandingly well developed personal qualities and are friendly and highly confident.
	The pupils’ spiritual awareness is outstanding; they have high levels of self-esteem. They are confident and outgoing, courteous and considerate, and have a clear sense of right and wrong reinforced by the positive atmosphere throughout the school.
	Pupils are outstandingly well developed socially, and they enjoy being given responsibility, whether as prefects, the school ambassador, form or house captains, representatives on the school council or eco-monitors.
The Inspectors had this to say about our Academic, Pastoral and Extra-curricular programmes.
	Outstanding teaching is often a feature of subject specialists. These teachers are highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their subject areas, thereby enabling students to achieve more and become far more adventurous and independent in their learning.
	Teaching throughout the school encourages all pupils to behave highly responsibly and considerately, and to enjoy their learning.
	The school’s curricular provision is excellent overall. The school provides a broad curriculum, in line with its aims, which gives pupils experience in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education.
	Leadership makes a strong commitment to the professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff. High quality staff are appointed, including specific sports coaches who teach from reception to Year 8.
	The pastoral care provided for pupils is outstanding, and fulfils the aims of the school in enabling pupils to shape their own futures and developing a sense of their own self worth.
	Relationships between pupils and staff are extremely strong, promoting a very caring atmosphere that is evident throughout the school. Staff know the pupils extremely well, and this helps to provide a very happy and caring environment in which pupils thrive.
	Relationships between pupils and staff are extremely strong, promoting a very caring atmosphere that is evident throughout the school. Staff know the pupils extremely well, and this helps to provide a very happy and caring environment in which pupils thrive.
	The safeguarding, welfare, health and safety of the pupils are given high priority, with all staff trained in these areas.
	The school’s range of extra-curricular activities and their links with the community are outstanding. They provide exceptionally well for creativity, sport and hobbies.
	An outstanding range of trips is organised, which supports topics within the curriculum and broadens pupils’ aesthetic and intellectual development.
The Inspectors had this to say about our links with parents.
	Links between school and parents are excellent, meeting the school’s aims to communicate effectively with its parents and encourage close co-operation between home and school. Responses to the pre-inspection questionnaire are overwhelmingly positive, indicating that parents are highly supportive of the school.
	Parents have many opportunities to be involved in the work and progress of their children. They are welcomed frequently into school to watch and take part in numerous events.

 

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