Extract from Ofsted report 2007 ...

"The determination of the school to do what is right by its students permeates all aspects of school life and reflects the strong vision and drive of the principal. Students have a real say in their education. The school council has a budget to spend on learning resources and the head boy and girl are associate members of the governing body. Parents' views are sought and acted upon. Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and appreciative of the school. Attendance is outstanding and reflects students' enormous enjoyment of school. The good care, guidance and support for students means that they feel extremely safe and are confident that any bullying will be dealt with promptly. "

"The outstanding personal development and well-being of students has led to them taking on a wide range of responsibilities in school and performing impressive work in the wider community. Those in the sixth form readily take the lead helping Year 7 students become involved in charity work. The Christian mission of the school is realised in practical actions."

"The quality of care, guidance and support is good with some outstanding features. Excellent transition and induction procedures ensure that all students settle quickly in Year 7 and, with the involvement of sixth form 'buddies', feel secure. Personal guidance is outstanding and helps students make well informed choices about their futures. This is illustrated by high transfer rates to the sixth form. Support for vulnerable students is good and child protection procedures are secure. There is a high level of commitment of staff and they support students well in both their academic and personal development. Support is often provided outside lesson or tutorial times in specially organised activities in the teachers' own time. All students have individual targets and usually know them well. The monitoring and the tracking of their progress towards these are improving but relevant data are not yet used effectively enough to challenge students sufficiently."