“Leaders, including governors, have created a strong ethos at the school. There is a balance of high expectations and extensive support. As a selective school, pupils join with high prior attainment. However, staff and pupils are not complacent. Pupils work incredibly hard. They thrive academically and personally. This is underpinned by pupils’ sense of responsibility to the school and community. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, leave Pate’s as ambitious, compassionate and well-rounded individuals ... The school creates meaningful opportunities for pupils to encounter the world of work ... The school is highly inclusive.”