“To quote the head teacher: ‘We work hard and we play hard.’ The school is friendly and welcoming, and an exciting place in which to learn. Expectations are high and pupils are very polite, articulate and courteous. They follow an ambitious curriculum. The pace of learning is fast. Teachers cover Key Stage 3, for example, in two years rather than three. However, progress in the sixth form is not as strong as in the main school. Clubs include such things as a dice game club, mindfulness, astronomy and ecopolitics clubs. Behaviour and attitudes are outstanding. Pupils have confidence that staff will help them solve any problems.”