John Hampden Grammar School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 September 2022

The school's culture is summarised in its ethos statement: '#BeMore'. Pupils and staff embrace this principle in all areas of school life. This means that pupils and students are ambitious, confident, happy and kind. Pupils and students behave exceptionally well and display exemplary character. Pupils get on with each other and with staff. There is a genuine respect for those with different backgrounds and lifestyles. Pupils feel safe in school; they know that they can speak to someone if they are worried or experience any of the rare instances of bullying, and are confident about the school's response. Parents and carers, as well as pupils and students who responded to inspectors, agreed that teachers challenge and nurture all pupils. As a result, pupils and students are very successful, not only academically, but also in their wider development. They are enthusiastic for subjects beyond examination courses. They relish discussion and debate. The '#BeMore' culture means that pupils are equally enthusiastic about the extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer, and many take leadership roles in these. Pupils and students feel that their contributions and points of view are valued. Pupils are proud of their school and, as one sixth-form student said: 'This school shapes us and we shape them.'

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