The Harvey Grammar School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2022

Pupils are proud of their school with its rich and distinguished heritage. They show respect and support for one another. Incidents of bullying and racism are rare. Pupils know the difference between banter and bullying. They know who to talk to if they have any concerns. Pupils' attendance is high and persistent absenteeism is low. Pupils are happy and safe. Staff are proud of the school's commitment to pupils regardless of their social background. There is staunch support for equality and a deep appreciation of diversity. Pupils value the academic ethos supported by a well-organised programme of personal development, welfare and well-being. The school offers an extensive assortment of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities. Active clubs cover horrible histories, fantastic films, coding, chess and draughts. School trips have already taken pupils to Italy, Barbados and America as well as cinema visits to enjoy foreign language films. A thoughtfully planned careers programme makes exceptional use of alumni to talk about apprenticeships and finance, with memorable inputs from film directors, sports journalists and social media influencers. Careers provision is bespoke, so that significant numbers of students go on to university. Many of these are the first in their family to do so.

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