Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2023

Bennett Memorial is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff deliver the sophisticated curriculum very effectively. As a result, all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. Students benefit from a similarly ambitious curriculum in the sixth form. Here, they develop critical knowledge, understanding and skills, which prepares them extremely well for future study. Sixth-form students are excellent role models for younger pupils. Pupils' conduct is exemplary, particularly in lessons. They are well mannered, polite and courteous to each other and to staff. Disruption to learning is incredibly rare. Pupils actively support each other's learning. This means that any misconceptions are used as opportunities to develop and deepen pupils' thinking. There is an extensive range of opportunities to inspire and develop pupils' talents and interests. Opportunities to serve and volunteer are abundant because of the school's unshakeably clear and Christian character and ethos. These opportunities help pupils learn how to live out the school's values of hope, wisdom and love. Pupils learn to use debating skills highly proficiently and learn about democracy in detail. They have a deep understanding of fundamental British values and protected characteristics. Pupils are thoroughly prepared for life in modern Britain.

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