Alderbrook School

“School leaders and pupils share the same high aspirations. Pupils understand and follow the school values to be ambitious, brave and kind. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. Teachers treat pupils as individuals ... Pupils work hard and achieve very well … There is a purposeful atmosphere … Pupils say they can focus on their learning well ... Pupils feel safe. They 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.”