“School leaders and pupils share the same high aspirations. Pupils understand and follow the school values to be ambitious, brave and kind. Teachers treat pupils as individuals ... Pupils work hard and achieve very well … There is a purposeful atmosphere … [Pupils] say they know who to talk to about any concerns … Leaders prioritise pupils’ personal development. The extracurricular programme is rich and diverse … Opportunities, such as the recent trips to Spain for modern foreign languages and Oxford and Cambridge Universities for personal development, enhance the curriculum … Pupils and students in the sixth form discuss careers, university aspirations and apprenticeships. This prepares them well for the next stages of their lives.”