When compared to other, similar independent schools, the fee structure is low, yet examination results are among the best. The school makes good provision for pupils with specific learning difficulties many of whom make impressive progress in core subjects. 2 Pupil achievement improves throughout the school with standards in GCSE in English, Mathematics, Sciences and Art being very good in the light of their specific learning difficulty on entry. The quality of teaching and learning is sound or better in the majority of lessons.
All staff are highly committed, hard-working and have high expectations of pupils.
The school is a calm and orderly community in which discipline and behaviour are very good and pupils are encouraged in their learning and enabled to make progress. Speaking and listening skills are very good throughout the school. Standards in English, Mathematics, Sciences and Art at Key Stage 4 are a strength of the school. During the remediation programme, the pupils are challenged and their learning encourages an inquisitive attitude to the structured use of morphemes. The overall acquisition of literacy skills is a major strength of the school.