“The school’s aims are to provide outstanding academic tuition and to give all pupils the opportunities to develop wider sporting, artistic and social skills. The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent. Pupils achieve well because much of the teaching is well matched to their need and is typically ambitious, challenging and stimulating. Pupils demonstrate excellent communication skills … Across the school, children’s work and attitudes reflect their excellent perseverance and resilience. They aim high, inspired by staff expectations and older pupils’ attitudes.”