We are extremely proud that our school was recognised for the third consecutive inspection for the exceptional establishment that it is. Receiving an Outstanding in all categories confirms to us that our students and staff are passionate about what they do and enjoy themselves immensely. A happy school is an outstanding school!
Here are excerpts from our report. You can download the full report from this page.
Achievement:
“Pupils make exceptionally strong progress from their starting points in all subjects across the curriculum because the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Pupils’ attainment in GCSE examinations is consistently well above the national average in all subjects.” “The provision for promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent. Leaders ensure that pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.” “Pupils are very polite, courteous and supportive of each other. Their behaviour and attitudes to learning are excellent. Pupils show a genuine thirst for learning. Staff ensure that pupils develop into very confident, self-motivated and self-assured young women.”
Teaching and Learning:
“ Leaders and staff have created an outstanding learning ethos across the school that enables pupils to develop a thirst for knowledge and to achieve highly.” “Teachers are strongly committed and have very high expectations of all pupils. Pupils make exceptional progress across the school in all subjects.” “Teachers are skilled, highly qualified and knowledgeable about their subjects. They know their pupils well and use assessment information effectively to ensure that they make rapid progress.” “Pupils are provided with effective feedback on how they can improve their work, in line with the school’s assessment policy. This helps pupils to improve their work and consolidate their knowledge and understanding.” “Teaching assistants are tremendously skilled and well qualified and provide effective support to pupils to ensure that they make rapid progress. For example, Year 11 pupils are provided with particularly strong support in computer science to move their learning on quickly.” “The most able pupils are challenged effectively through demanding work to ensure that they have to think hard and make the progress of which they are capable. The most able pupils tend to be entered early for some GCSE examinations.”
Students Development:
“ Pupils are taught effectively about other faiths, beliefs and cultures, including equalities. They show a secure understanding of, and have much respect for, diversity.”
“ Pupils enjoy the wide range of responsibilities that they have in the school. Pupils’ confidence increases through taking on roles as prefects, house captains and members of the school council.” “Pupils that inspectors met stated that they feel very safe in school. They are taught how to keep themselves safe, including when using the internet and from cyber bullying. They said that bullying, racism and homophobia have never been issues in the school and that behaviour is ‘always good’. Pupils said that the school is ‘like a family’ where ‘everyone knows each other’ and there is a ‘sense of community’. Year 7 pupils said that they are able to share any concerns they may have with Year 11 pupils because ‘they are like our older sisters’. ” “Pupils receive high-quality impartial careers guidance to help them to make informed choices about the next stage of their education. They visit universities and meet guest speakers from a range of professions and former pupils who are currently studying at university. These experiences inspire pupils to be ambitious for the future. Pupils are very clear about their aspirations and the next stage of their education. Almost all pupils enter further education to complete their A levels.”
Curriculum:
“The broad and balanced curriculum is exceptional and meets the needs of pupils extremely well. The curriculum is very engaging and inspires pupils to learn and achieve their very best. Leaders ensure that the curriculum is flexible and constantly reviewed. For example, leaders have introduced a new GCSE course in computer science to widen the curriculum and improve pupils’ coding and programming skills. The curriculum is challenging and extends pupils’ thinking. Some pupils are entered for exams early, for example, in Arabic and French.” “The curriculum is enriched by a wide range of clubs, extra activities and visits, to extend pupils’ knowledge and improve their artistic, creative and physical development. Religious education covers the study of a range of religions, and pupils’ understanding of Islam is supported well through learning the Koran. The promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a strength of the school.” “British values are promoted effectively. Pupils learn about respect, rights and responsibilities, democracy and the rule of law. Pupils readily debate current issues such as election results, including the 2016 referendum in Britain.”
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