Gillotts School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils at the school. Pupils thrive because of the high-quality teaching and care they receive. All pupils are supported to make exceptional progress. Pupils rise to this challenge and achieve highly. Pupils know that leaders see them as individuals. They value the school's inclusive and highly welcoming environment. Leaders keep the school's motto, 'not by ourselves alone', at the centre of their work. Pupils are very happy at the school. As one parent said, 'Gillotts is an outstanding environment for children to learn and achieve their full potential.' Leaders place a high value on the well-being of pupils. Pupils have exemplary attitudes to learning. They engage well in lessons and are enthusiastic to learn. Pupils appreciate the wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer. These include sporting, artistic and dramatic experiences. They also enjoy taking part in the increasing number of school trips. Pupils feel safe. Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly if it occurs. Pupils are highly respectful of difference. There are strong, purposeful and friendly relationships between pupils and staff. One pupil said, 'We feel like one big community'.

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