Saffron Walden County High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 March 2024

Pupils thrive at this school. Whether they join in the main school or the sixth form, pupils quickly settle in and make friends. There is a strong sense of community. Pupils are extremely proud of their achievements, including beyond the academic. They have the chance to develop their musical interests and skills to a very high level. They love performing in Saffron Hall. The wealth of clubs that pupils attend contributes to their sense of belonging. These include, but are not limited to, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and sports and language clubs. This ensures that there are opportunities for everyone. Pupils benefit from the high expectations that staff have for their academic achievement. They are incredibly positive about their lessons. Pupils, including in the sixth form, love learning. They display high levels of perseverance when work is challenging. Pupils know they can do well with the high-quality support that they receive from adults. The school has established a culture where all pupils have a shared understanding of excellent behaviour. Adults are consistent in their expectations for how pupils should behave. Pupils are incredibly courteous and considerate to each other, staff and visitors.

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