Avanti Grange Secondary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 May 2025

This school is an exceptionally positive community. Pupils value each other, staff and the high-quality education they receive. Pupils live the 'Avanti way' by being compassionate, articulate and respectful 'changemakers'. They learn these characteristics effectively through the school's rich, ambitious curriculum. As one pupil noted, reflecting the view of many, 'The school makes you the best person you could want to be.' Pupils behave impeccably and have excellent attitudes to learning. Staff teach pupils the importance of studying hard. Pupils benefit from engaging learning opportunities which spark their interests. Pupils relish the challenge of learning new ideas, safe in the knowledge that teachers will help them if they need it. Pupils successfully meet the very high expectations of achievement that the school has for them. The school's strong emphasis on well-being means pupils access a range of high-quality support. Pupils value the help and guidance they get from staff to manage their mental health. This includes the strategies pupils learn from yoga and meditation. The school's work to develop pupils beyond their academic studies is outstanding. A vast array of meticulously designed experiences beyond the classroom expertly develop pupils' confidence and character and take them beyond their everyday lives. For example, pupils benefit from trips, leadership opportunities, charity work and clubs.

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