“All staff have very high expectations of pupils. Trying your best and working hard in school is part of everyday life … Pupils thrive because they are fully involved in school life. Almost all pupils attend extracurricular clubs. They really enjoy the academic and social aspects of the clubs they attend. Pupils compete with vigour in the school’s sports teams and they heartily support charities. National and international trips extend pupils’ learning … Leaders ensure that the curriculum is exceedingly ambitious ... Teachers astutely understand pupils’ needs … Students thrive because teachers plan very demanding lessons. Careers education is an important part of the curriculum.”