Rutlish School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 September 2024

Leaders have created a welcoming and aspirational culture. The focus on both academic rigour and personal development enables pupils to excel. The school has extremely high expectations for pupils. This ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive an exceptional education and achieve very highly. Behaviour in the school is exemplary. Pupils demonstrate great enthusiasm towards their education. They are friendly, polite and kind. Pupils are proud of their school community. They are very well supported through strong working relationships with staff. This ensures pupils are safe in school. The development of pupils' character is a focus throughout the school. There are a wide range of roles in the school for pupils to develop their leadership skills. These include the school council, 'learning leads' and charity ambassadors. Pupils have contributed to the school community in many ways through these roles, including raising money for charity, building a well-being garden and leading a Year 7 team building day. Pupils take part in many clubs that develop their interests and talents. Alongside a range of sporting and creative clubs, many pupils also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Combined Cadet Force.

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