Pupils quickly become competent learners, and are well motivated and co-operative in almost all lessons. They have good research skills, work well in small groups and respect the views of others in the class. Word processing is widely used by pupils for essays and projects but the use of ICT for teaching and learning is patchy. Back to the top Quality of education provided The quality of teaching is a strength. Teachers have a very good command of their subject and enjoy easy relationships with pupils in well disciplined classes.
Planning is good and most teachers have high expectations of pupils.
Some lessons are outstanding and pupils are then excited and stimulated to develop their interest in the subject further. In only a handful of lessons was teaching less than satisfactory, often due to a lack of pace or to pitching the lesson inappropriately on that particular occasion. Marking in most subjects is regular, usually accompanied by correction and supported by detailed and encouraging comments. In a few departments marking is not always consistent. There are very good systems in place for reporting on academic progress both internally and externally.