The Commonweal School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 June 2023

Commonweal School is an inclusive and happy community. The meaning of the school's name, 'for the good of all', is seen through all areas of school life. The school provides a high standard of education, as well as a caring and nurturing ethos. Staff know pupils as individuals. They support, challenge and encourage pupils to be the best version of themselves. This leads pupils to work hard and be ambitious in their plans for the future. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. The school values, including responsibility and cooperation, are modelled by staff and lived out by pupils. For example, pupils show positive attitudes to their learning and work supportively with their peers. Pupils are kind and courteous to staff and to each other. They enjoy coming to school and are proud to attend Commonweal. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of enriching opportunities beyond the academic curriculum. For example, pupils participate in performing arts and sports clubs, as well as overseas residentials. Throughout their time at school, pupils visit universities and local employers. Many students in the sixth form take on leadership roles, such as tutoring younger pupils or working with children in local primary schools.

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