Inspection Report

In summary, the headlines are as follows:

The quality of teaching and pupils' learning and achievements 

• Pupils' learning and achivement are good and in the senior school they are often outstanding.
• Pupils' attainment at GCSE and A level is good in relation to their abilities.
• The school's aim to offer each pupil the opportunity to develop her full potential is met well.

The quality of pastoral care

• The positive ethos of the school promotes high standards of discipline and behaviour.
• The quality of relationships between staff and pupils is excellent, and those amongst pupils are strong and supportive.
• Pastoral care of pupils is outstanding overall, and arrangements to ensure the welfare, and health and safety of pupils are good.

The quality of governance, leadership and management

• Supportive and well-organised governance provides good oversight of the school.
• Leadership and management of the school is good and leadership strong at many levels, including in the EYFS.
• There is a strong commitment to providing the enjoyable, stimulating and supportive environnment envisaged in the school's aims.
• The school secures well-qualified teachers, together with a good range of support staff who contribute well to activities in many subject areas.

Read a full copy of the 2009 report