Ofsted Report

What is Ofsted?

Ofsted is the inspectorate for children and learners in England. It is their job to contribute to the provision of better education and care through effective inspection and regulation.

Ofsted achieve this through a comprehensive system of inspection and regulation covering childcare, schools, colleges, children's services, teacher training and youth work.

Each week, they carry out hundreds of inspections and regulatory visits, helping professionals in education and childcare make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

Our Latest Report

Message from Mr Clarke about our latest Ofsted Report:

Dear Students and Parents

I hope you enjoy reading the Ofsted report. The inspectors have awarded us the top grade of Outstanding, which puts us in a very select band. Only about 400 secondary schools across the country have ever achieved this. It is a huge tribute to the fantastic efforts of everyone involved – students, staff, parents, governors and our partners in other schools and the wider community.

From a personal point of view I couldn’t really have asked for a better way to end my twelve years as Headteacher here, and I’d like to thank you all once again. I’m delighted that Ofsted have recognized that what makes this school so special is the strength of our relationships. In fact, they use the word ‘unique.’

Of course, Ofsted identified some issues we need to address and we shall be tackling them very quickly. I’m confident that we shall make rapid progress.

The last two weeks of last term were probably the most intense I can remember, since added to the usual Christmas excitement we had X-Factor, Investors in People and Ofsted. But it was all worthwhile. Such a glowing report is a great way to start 2008 and everyone can feel very proud of what’s been achieved here.

Andy Clarke

Read The Latest Report

To read the latest report by Osted click the link below and a new window, with the report, will open. To view the file you will need Adobe Reader installed on the machine you are using.  You can get this software by going to the Adobe website.