‘The school strongly supports the development of students’ self-esteem and confidence, particularly in boys who lack confidence when they start the school’ - OFSTED 2009

‘Personal development is outstanding.  Students develop excellent personal and social skills, with many making a very positive contribution to the school and wider community’’ - OFSTED 2009

‘The school provides outstanding pastoral care, which is particularly effective at supporting the most vulnerable students’’ - OFSTED 2009

‘Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding’ and ‘Behaviour in lessons is good and often exemplary’’ - OFSTED 2009

Students’ contributions to community activities are outstanding’ and ‘Relationships between students and between students and staff are very positive’’ - OFSTED 2009