Pate's Grammar School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 March 2024

Leaders, including governors, have created a strong ethos at the school. There is a balance of high expectations and extensive support. As a selective school, pupils join with high prior attainment. However, staff and pupils are not complacent. Pupils work incredibly hard. They thrive academically and personally. This is underpinned by pupils' sense of responsibility to the school and community. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, leave Pate's as ambitious, compassionate and well-rounded individuals. Pupils flourish in this nurturing environment. Relationships between staff and pupils are built on mutual respect. Pupils develop high levels of independence. They show resilience and persevere when faced with challenges. In this school everyone is accepted and cultural differences are celebrated. Parents are highly engaged in school life. They are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Many say their child is thriving at Pate's. The school provides pupils with an extensive range of enrichment in the form of ex- tra-curricular activities and frequent trips. The rate of pupil participation in these op- portunities is high. The house system is an integral part of the school. Pupils be- come leaders and act as role models to others. Pupils throughout the school aspire to become house officials. Inter-house activities are inclusive and celebrate success. Pupils also learn to be gracious in defeat.

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