 |
||
|
 |
|
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
Ofsted Report | |
|
Download Brochure 2008 | |
|
||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
As I write this I am just beginning my second year as Headteacher here and have found Pittville to be a warm, friendly school which has the highest expectations of students in all aspects of their lives. Last year, the school made dramatic progress in standards obtaining the best ever exam results. An inspection in May 2008 judged Teaching and Learning, the Curriculum, Leadership and Management and Inclusion all good, with Behaviour judged as excellent. The inspectors also said our students “felt well supported and knew what to do to improve.” It is my aim to build on this success and use this as a platform for achieving even higher standards over the next few years. Over the summer holidays the school was refurbished. Classrooms have been decorated, new blinds and carpet fitted and new furniture. The hall has been transformed into a theatre, we have a new performing arts block, fitness suite, dance and drama studio and ICT facilities. All lessons and tutorial times have electronic registration and the school operates a texting system to alert parents immediately if a student is not in school or in a lesson. We have a rigorous and robust system of tracking and monitoring student progress. Interim reports, which show progress against a challenge grade is sent home every six weeks as well as an annual full written report. There are two academic tutoring days when parents and students are invited to school to have an in-depth discussion with the student’s Learning Tutor as well as one parents’ evening (two in year 7). Several important information evenings occur during the year as necessary (i.e. Year 9 Options, Post 16 Choices, KS4 preparation, etc. At Pittville, students demonstrate high standards of appearance in their smart uniform – they are proud of their school, and their own personal successes. Staff are committed, hardworking and enthusiastic about raising standards. Our governors work in close partnership with the school, providing active support to all staff to ensure that students are given every opportunity to develop their full potential. We want every one of our students to achieve, succeed and become active, productive members of our rapidly changing world. Pittville offers a broad and balanced curriculum with high quality and creative teaching, where there is a strong emphasis on developing independent learning. |
We recognise that good relationships are at the heart of the best education. To support high quality learning we ensure the school is a well organised, happy, calm, respectful and disciplined environment. We uphold the traditional values of discipline, courtesy, good manners and respect. Pittville is a school where students learn and therefore high standards of behaviour are expected in and out of the classroom. We do not tolerate anything or anyone that prevents learning from taking place. It is our belief that every young person has gifts, talents and abilities and it is our aim to give each Pittville student the opportunity to flourish and achieve educational standards, while developing their talents and skills. The school has a very strong pastoral system in place, dealing with all aspects of student development and welfare. Each student has a learning tutor who is overseen by a Lead learning tutor. Attached to each Key Stage is a member of the Leadership team with responsibliity for learning and achievement and a Pastoral Support Manager. However, a school cannot operate in isolation and works best in partnership with home. I urge you all to support the school in raising standards and help us to ensure your child achieves the best. I hope the information in the school prospectus and on the website is interesting and helpful. We are beginning to tap into the enormous wealth of potential within the school. If you would like to know more about us, please get in touch. Even better, pay us a visit (our Open Evening is Tuesday 7th October 6.00 – 8.00 p.m.) You will be very welcome at any time. If you do support our values and commitment to high standards then we look forward to meeting your child in September 2009 as a year 7 student.
|
||
 |
|||
