The quality of teaching is generally satisfactory and in half of the lessons seen it is good or better. Eighty-six per cent of lessons seen were found to be satisfactory or better. Fourteen per cent of lessons were judged to be unsatisfactory. No poor teaching was seen. A high professional standard characterises the teaching of all staff members, and the good support given by non-teaching staff.
Teachers are hard working and conscientious.
They have good knowledge of the subjects and set pupils interesting and challenging tasks. Where teaching is less successful the activities provided do not sufficiently help pupils to learn effectively. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum which meets the requirements of the National Curriculum and religious education. It successfully promotes pupils' intellectual and physical development and prepares them well for the next stage of education. The skilful assessment of pupils' learning needs is at the core of the school's success in improving standards in most curriculum subjects.