The leadership of the 16 – 19 study programmes is strong. Leaders have high expectations and the sixth form is confident purposeful community. Teaching in the sixth form is consistently good or better.

Pupils have overwhelmingly positive attitudes to learning. They behave well in lessons and during social times, and take a pride in their work.

Students feel safe in school and are right to do so. Incidents of bullying are rare and staff deal with them effectively when they arise

Teachers display good and sometimes excellent subject knowledge often supplemented by thorough understanding of examination syllabuses and mark schemes.

Pupils typically make good or better progress.