“Pupils benefit hugely from the exceptional co-curricular experiences provided ... Pupils try hard, engaging fully with their learning … The atmosphere throughout the school is very positive. Teachers and pupils get on well with each other. Leaders ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (Send) are supported well … The vast majority of students go on to university. A considerable proportion achieves places at top universities … Governors have started to ask more probing questions about the quality of the curriculum … they are developing their capabilities in this area.”