The school has a clear control policy on Assessment, Recording and Reporting. This provides very useful guidance to teachers in giving the context, purpose and the process for evaluating and commenting on all aspects of pupils' attainment and progress. In addition there is a marking policy, which gives clear guidance to teachers on the assessment of pupils' work in lessons and on marking homework. Stricter observance of the school policy on report writing by all teachers would ensure a higher quality of report writing. Curriculum The curriculum provided by the school offers a broad and balanced general education suited to the age and ability of its pupils, and is consistent with National Curriculum guidelines, enhanced by the inclusion of classical subjects.
All pupils have access to the full curriculum experience on offer.
The school is very well staffed throughout. In-service training opportunities are well structured and the insights gained are put to good use in the school. The first phase of a carefully planned programme of staff appraisal has been completed, but the second phase has yet to be fully implemented. Resources for Learning Sufficient resources of very good quality are available in all the departments to fully support teaching and learning. The wide range of resources available is used effectively.