“Pupils thrive at this school. Leaders’ uncompromising ambition for academic excellence is underpinned by a nurturing pastoral system … Outcomes over time have been among the best in the country … Leaders received a letter of commendation from the Department for Education for both the outstanding progress made by pupils and the high proportion studying a modern foreign language. Teachers consistently reflect on their practice. They innovate and match work to pupils’ abilities ... The broad and balanced curriculum greatly supports pupils’ social development.”