News from the School - with thanks to Kate Stubbs, Marketing & Communications Manager
CCHSG Ofsted Inspection January 2024 - "CCHSG is an Exceptional school”
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When inspectors visited CCHSG recently, the school was found to be outstanding in all areas. There were no areas requiring improvement and is was noted that leaders at all levels have maintained an exceptional level of education for the pupils
The following all received “outstanding” judgements: Overall effectiveness; Quality of education; Behaviour and attitudes; Personal development; Leadership and management; Sixth Form provision.
Among many very positive judgements inspectors identified that: pupils are part of a respectful, kind and hardworking community; the views of pupils are considered carefully and acted upon effectively by the school; there is a remarkable range of leadership opportunities for pupils; there is a culture of determination to succeed not only academically but also to be good people who will make a difference both in school and in the wider world; the quality of education provided by the school is outstanding.
As a result, the outcomes for pupils are some of the highest in the country, for pupils are exceptionally knowledgeable about their subjects, the skills they demonstrate are remarkable. Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ambitious and pupils with SEND make excellent progress. It was also noted that the behaviour of pupils was exceptional.
Pupils have access to a rich and diverse range of activities both within and outside the curriculum to enable them to develop their character.
Mrs Gillian Marshall, Executive Principal and CEO of Alpha Trust commented: “Enormous thanks are owed to our students, many of whom spoke with the inspectors and who, as always, were our best possible ambassadors, embodying the aims and ethos of the school. I would also like to thank our staff, parents/carers and our governors for their belief in the value of the broad, ambitious and innovative curriculum that CCHSG provides and for their unrelenting support, which has always been key to the success of the school. As part of our school mission we refer to our aim in educating our students to become the “leaders of tomorrow”. When we look for leaders we seek not only those with academic capability, resilience, drive and ambition, but wider ethical judgement, compassion, teamworking and communication skills. Inspectors described the school as exquisite and exceptional. While the report did not identify any areas of the school’s provision as being in need of improvement, we will never be complacent. Our ongoing processes of reflection and self-evaluation will continue to support us in securing the best possible educational opportunities for our students.”
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The full report is available on the school's website.
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