Pupils receive expert help to gain the reading and writing skills they need to do well in all subjects. As a result, pupils make good progress
There is much joy in this school. Pupils value their teachers, and the rich and diverse community in which they learn
Teachers take account of individual pupils’ needs in their good lesson planning. They make sure that pupils, even those who arrive at unusual points in the school year, are quickly assimilated and make good progress
Teaching is strong in the sixth form. Teachers are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. They show great commitment. Students are fulsome in their praise of the impact their teachers have had on their future education
Lessons are characterised by strong and positive relationships between pupils and teachers. Teachers know pupils well. Often teachers target the learning that individual pupils need because they know them so well
In key stages 1 and 2 teachers plan many opportunities for pupils to deepen their knowledge, understanding and skills.
The School Day
Group A – Years 7, 9, 11
| 08:30am – 09:30am | Lesson 1 |
| 09:30am – 10:30am | Lesson 2 |
| 10:30am – 10:50am | Registration |
| 10:50am – 11:10am | Break |
| 11:10am – 12:10pm | Lesson 3 |
| 12:10pm – 12:50pm | Lunch |
| 12:50pm – 13:10pm | Lesson 4 |
| 13:10pm – 13:50pm | Lesson 4 |
| 13:50pm – 14:50pm | Lesson 5 |
| 14:50pm | End of Day |
Group B – Years 8, 10, 12, 13
| 08:30am – 09:30am | Lesson 1 |
| 09:30am – 10:30am | Lesson 2 |
| 10:30am – 10:50am | Registration |
| 10:50am – 11:10am | Break |
| 11:10am – 12:10pm | Lesson 3 |
| 12:10pm – 12:50pm | Lesson 4 |
| 12:50pm – 13:10pm | Lesson 4 |
| 13:10pm – 13:50pm | Lunch |
| 13:50pm – 14:50pm | Lesson 5 |
| 14:50pm | End of Day |
Autumn Term 2020
- Monday 7th September – Friday 23rd October
- Monday 2nd November – Friday 18th December
Spring Term 2021
- Monday 4th January – Friday 12th February
- Monday 22nd February – Friday 26th March
Summer Term 2021
- Monday 12th April – Friday 28th May
- Monday 7th June – Monday 23rd July
Inset Days
- Monday 7th September 2020
- Monday 30th November 2020
Bank Holiday
- Monday 3rd May 2021
Target Setting Days
2020
- Thursday 26th November – 4:00pm – 7:00pm
- Friday 27th November – 8:00am – 12 noon
2021
- Thursday 1st July – 4:00pm – 7:00pm
- Friday 2nd July – 8:00am – 12 noon