‘School where pupils and staff thrive’

“THIS is a school where pupils and staff thrive.”

That is what the Ofsted inspector said after inspecting Gillotts School in February 2020.

Under the current arrangements for inspection, the only possible outcome was that the school remained good.

However, the inspector concluded: “There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a [full] inspection now.”

Gillotts is a high-performing school where every student is valued as an individual and is supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.

The school prides itself on being inclusive of all, developing individuals who make a positive contribution to society now and in their future lives.

This Ofsted report was a great endorsement. The positive atmosphere in lessons is described as “remarkable”. Teachers have high expectations of their pupils “to think like experts in the different subjects”. There is recognition of the “dedicated” pastoral team.

Since 2019, the school’s GCSE results have put it consistently in the top 10 per cent of schools in the country for the progress its students make. This year, 33 per cent of our students have achieved five or more passes at grade 7 or better and 85 per cent achieved passes in both English and maths at grade 4 or better.

Gillotts is a popular school but vacancies do arise. Contact the school to find out more or to arrange a visit.