School celebrating after it hits top marks in report

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BREDON School is celebrating an Independent Schools Inspectorate report that has awarded the school the highest possible grades in all categories.

The school has been judged as ‘Excellent’ in both the quality of Pupil Achievement and Pupil Personal Development following the inspection that took place on September 25 to 27.

Inspectors found that “the quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent” and that “pupils are performing above, or well above, expectations for their abilities.”

Headteacher Koen Claeys who joined the school in April 2017 said he was delighted with the inspectors’ findings.

He said: “As a small school with a specialism in dyslexia, dyspraxia and other specific learning needs, the report captures very well our distinct approach to teaching and our wonderful supportive atmosphere.

“The inspectors found that “pupils’ progress and attainment are excellent in relation to their start points” which is exactly our mission at Bredon.

“The inspectors also pay tribute to our committed staff, extensive curriculum, wide-ranging extracurricular programme and wonderful pastoral care.

“I was especially pleased that the strength of our community has been recognised, with the inspectors noting that ‘pupils accept their own and each other’s strengths and weaknesses… creating a strong, caring community’ and ‘pupils respect for and acceptance of diversity are hallmarks of the school’.

“This report confirms that what we offer here is very special and of the highest standard.”

The report also highlights the exceptional personal qualities of Bredon’s students. The inspectors found “the quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent” and “pupils exhibit excellent social development and collaborative skills”.