Our expectations of pupils is very high. Targets are set for individual pupil, subject and whole school performances. We track the progress of every pupil and measure their achievements against their previous performance at Key Stage 2 and at Key Stage 3. These targets are based on prior attainment making it possible to build up a comprehensive picture of each child’s potential, and this helps teachers to focus on what children are really capable of achieving.

When pupils do not appear to be meeting their full potential, they are mentored by staff or Senior Tutors, and parents are informed. Not only is pupil monitoring of benefit for fulfiling the academic potential of our children, it can also identify the particular needs of children who have, in some cases very serious, learning difficulties. Our excellent Special Needs department helps large numbers of pupils to overcome their particular learning difficulties.

Our targets are published and a copy is enclosed in this Prospectus.