As teachers we are all focused on learning, teaching and standards. The school sets challenging targets in knowing each student and their educational needs and to ensure they reach their full potential. We use a variety of external and internal formative and summative assessments to know the potential of an individual student. We then carefully monitor the student to ensure they are making progress and able to reach or indeed surpass their measured potential. Progress is monitored closely and regular reporting helps us to quickly know if help is needed to support students in reaching their academic targets.

We want our students to have a broad and balanced curriculum entitlement where they are keen and eager to come to school. Teachers have good subject knowledge and understanding in the way they present and discuss their subject.

The Faculty teams meet regularly to plan effectively. They set clear learning objectives that pupils understand whilst challenging and inspiring students, expect the most of them, so as to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Faculty teams are constantly seeking to use teaching and learning methods that enable all students to learn effectively and insist on high standards of behaviour.

The Heads of Faculty lead teams of subject specialist teachers, supported by the Learning Support team where necessary. Additional support is also offered through the EAL/ESL co-ordinator, Librarian, Key Stage co-ordinator, Exam officer and University and careers officer.