Useful Information

Peter Symonds College is celebrating 20 years as an Ofsted Outstanding provider, following a inspection in October 2024, which assessed the College as Outstanding in every area of its work.  The prestigious accolade follows a rigorous four-day review, which saw inspectors engaging with students, parents, staff, stakeholders, governors and the College’s leadership team. 

Highlights from the Ofsted report include:

• “Students achieve in excess of the progress that would be expected.” 
• “Students appreciate the diverse range of high-quality enrichment opportunities, including career related events, music ensembles and sporting activities.”
• “Teachers structure lessons skilfully, enabling students to deepen their understanding and retain knowledge effectively, which supports them to make exceptional progress in their studies.”
• “Teachers plan highly inspiring and interactive lessons that encourage students to explore challenging concepts and develop the resilience and confidence needed to succeed in their studies.”
• “All students, including those with SEND and high needs, thrive academically and make substantial progress from their starting points.”