"Henry Cort is an improving college that provides a good standard of education for its students."
"The quality of teaching and learning is good ... teachers' good subject knowledge, high expectations, good levels of challenge plus effective questioning encourages students to think and enables all to participate, enjoy and make progress".
"Students enjoy their education. This is reflected by attendance figures".
"The curriculum successfully provides a variety of academic and vocational pathways to higher education that suit the needs of the individual."
"The quality of teaching and learning is good ... teachers' good subject knowledge, high expectations, good levels of challenge plus effective questioning encourages students to think and enables all to participate, enjoy and make progress".
"Students enjoy their education. This is reflected by attendance figures".
"The curriculum successfully provides a variety of academic and vocational pathways to higher education that suit the needs of the individual."
OFSTED
October 2007
"In Years 7 to 9 students make good progress. Their results in national tests at the end of Year 9 in 2006 were above the national average and students did particularly well in science".
"In 2007 students achieved well above average results in English, Mathematics and Science".
"In 2007 students achieved well above average results in English, Mathematics and Science".
"Student involvement in the college and wider community is outstanding. Strong academic and practical skills ensure that they are well prepared for Post-16 courses and they are confident enough to make choices that take them beyond their immediate area".
They make a considerable contribution to the development of the college community through a very active student council".
They make a considerable contribution to the development of the college community through a very active student council".
"Leadership and management are good. The recently appointed principal is very committed to meeting the students' needs and raising standards. He provides effective leadership and is well supported by an enthusiastic and well informed senior leadership team".
"The leadership team has a very clear picture of strengths and weaknesses across the college from the detailed and accurate evaluation processes that are in place."
"The leadership team has a very clear picture of strengths and weaknesses across the college from the detailed and accurate evaluation processes that are in place."
"The college used its specialist college status very well and improved the sporting opportunities available for students in the college and in local primary schools. Specialist status has also been used to support teaching in other subject areas such as mathematics and science where examination results have improved".
"Requirements for safeguarding students and ensuring their welfare, are met.
Provision for vulnerable students and individuals with specific needs is good. There is appropriate provision for the gifted and talented."
Provision for vulnerable students and individuals with specific needs is good. There is appropriate provision for the gifted and talented."
The whole report can be accessed from the Ofsted website http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports.
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