Students benefit from an education which enables them to move on to further success when they leave.
The strengthening of care and support has had a positive impact on most pupils. It was clearly visible when inspectors met pupils during the inspection. They demonstrated confidence as learners, and typically enjoyed positive interactions with one another and adults.
Students’ outcomes are good. A significant proportion of students typically attain the highest grades, including at A* to B, at A Level.
Leaders have taken positive steps to widen pupils’ participation in the range of cultural, creative and sporting activities that take place beyond lessons, including for the significant proportion of pupils who do not live locally.
Pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development is effective.
