The school is fully staffed with subject specialists. We are proud to
have a staff of high academic calibre delivering current and exciting
lessons for our students. All our teachers receive OFSTED training to
enable them to be able to evaluate effectively and accurately their own
performance in the classroom. Many of our exceptional teachers are "Lead
Teachers". These colleagues provide support to teachers new to the
profession and ensure that good practice is shared and celebrated across
the school.
School recognises that excellent teaching is the key to individual
student success. All teachers are monitored by the school's Leadership
Group. Students are assessed on a termly basis to ensure that they are
making progress and their levels of achievement are in line with
expectation and potential.
The following comments are taken from the 2007 OFSTED Report to
assist parents' understanding of how well the school is delivering
education.
"Good and improving learning is a key to the success of the
school."
"Meticulous preparation for lessons, sound subject knowledge and
consistent classroom management are strong features of the teaching."
"Teachers are experienced in using very good resources, such as
interactive whiteboards to best effect."
"A learning ethos permeates the school with its outstanding
learning environment, inspirational texts and images in classrooms and
corridors. These have a palpable impact on students' engagement and
enthusiasm."
"Students and a significant proportion of parents commented on
the very high quality of teaching, exemplified by one parent who wrote
that, 'the school is studded with high calibre teaching staff'."
Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds. We provide
additional language help for students who do not have English as a first
language. There is regular homework set and a Student Planner to keep
parents informed and aid students' organisation. Our curriculum is broad
and balanced and meets the requirements of the National Curriculum.
There is a very high ratio of computers to students, well beyond the
recommended number. All students have network space. The school has a
programme for Gifted and Talented students. This caters for the needs of
most able students both in and beyond curriculum.
Enquiries about the curriculum should be addressed to the relevant
Subject Team Leader or Mr Wilson, Deputy Head. Concerns or complaints
about the curriculum should also be addressed to Mr Wilson. General
enquiries or concerns should be addressed to Tutors, Year Team Leaders
or the relevant Assistant Headteacher.
