Inspection Reports & Information
The college received its last full inspection in March 2008. The main findings are outlined below. If you would like to read the full inspection report this is available on the Ofsted website or via the link below.
Other Inspection Reports
We have had other more focussed inspections, these are listed below:
- Boarding Inspection 2018
- Boarding Inspection 2015
- Boarding Inspection 2013
- Boarding Inspection 2010
- Boarding Inspection 2008
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Ofsted inspection 2008
- Science Survey: October 2006
- Annual Assessment Visit: 26 September 2006
- Inspection Report 2004
- Ofsted Survey: Provision in Schools for Children in Service Families
Ofsted Inspection 2020: Summary
Key strengths
- a challenging curriculum that enables students to achieve and often exceed expectations
- high levels of support for students
- students value the accessibility of drop-in workshops and the one-to-one support they receive
- students' participation in enrichment activities develops their sense of social justice and broadens their knowledge and skills
- highly qualified and experienced careers staff
- excellent facilities and resources
- students are very well prepared for their aspirational next steps
- safeguarding is effective and given a high priority
Summary of Grades Awarded
Overall effectiveness | Outstanding |
The quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |