Vision into practice – enabling pupils to learn within and beyond the classroom.
The headteacher provides compassionate leadership with a clear vision for pupils to develop academically, socially and to make a difference in the world. He works effectively with staff to ensure that the school provides a wide range of opportunities for pupils to learn and develop beyond daily lessons. This includes well-attended after-school clubs that develop pupils’ sporting, musical and social skills exceptionally well. For example, pupils have good opportunities to participate and compete in sporting activities such as football and netball at county level. Pupils also benefit from participation in residential visits, trips to local areas and visitors to school. This enhances pupils’ learning highly effectively and helps them to consider wider issues beyond the school. For example, recent work with an expert from Chester Zoo has supported pupils’ study of endangered species such as orangutans. This is a notable feature of the school.