Riddlesdown Collegiate

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Leaders ensure that all pupils receive an exceptional education. The focus on academic rigour, creative and cultural learning enables pupils to excel. Leaders ensure that pupils have opportunities to contribute positively to society. Pupils are extremely hardworking, polite and proud of their school. Staff have very high expectations for pupils in all aspects of school life. They encourage pupils to take ownership of their learning. There is a thriving student leadership group and many highly successful student-led societies in the sixth form. Leaders have created a calm and orderly environment. Staff and pupils build extremely positive relationships. The 'collegiate system' ensures that pupils all have trusted adults in the school. This enables leaders of each college to know their pupils very well and ensure they are safe. Behaviour in the school is exemplary. Pupils are kind and caring towards each other. Leaders address any concerns, including bullying, effectively on the rare occasion they may occur. Pupils take part in an extensive range of outings and attend talks from both external and internal speakers. Staff and student leaders deliver talks on a range of subjects. Recent topics have included forensic psychology and stoicism.

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