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"Outstanding" Ofsted Report for "Supportive and Ambitious" Sixth Form
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form and their community are celebrating today as Ofsted has confirmed the sixth form continues to be an outstanding provider. This is the second time in a row the sixth form has been rated Outstanding, retaining the classification first awarded in 2018.
Ofsted identified how the sixth form is able to provide not just an Outstanding education but also fantastic extra-curricular opportunities and support for students throughout their studies.
Ofsted said:
“Students have high aspirations to achieve their goals. They enjoy studying alongside like-minded peers. Students understand that making mistakes is an integral aspect of learning. As a result, students work hard, develop their resilience and grow in confidence.
“Students enjoy many exciting opportunities to learn beyond the academic content of their programmes.
Students gain an invaluable sense of the steps they can take when they complete their studies.”
This summer was another stand-out year for exam results, continuing a trend from the last 4 years and improving on grades achieved pre-pandemic in 2019. 40% of grades achieved were A*-A, and 85% of grades were A*-C.
Principal of Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form, Christopher Jennings said:
“I am really pleased that Ofsted recognised the efforts staff and students have gone to build such a well-rounded, family-orientated atmosphere. We have a fabulous group of students at the school who are a real credit to their families and the schools they came from.”
Ofsted remarked on the curriculum taught by subject specialists at Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form. Teachers are experts in their fields and offer students deeper insight into their chosen subjects.
“Teachers are highly qualified and experienced in their specialist subjects and teaching skills. Teachers participate enthusiastically in a broad range of professional development opportunities.
Leaders use data extremely effectively to analyse trends in students’ performance. They have an unwavering focus to improve further and develop the curriculum. Leaders are relentless in reviewing strategies and approaches to meet the everchanging needs of the students.”
High expectations for students are underpinned by a support network that focuses on the whole person, helping to develop students into well-rounded adults. Staff are key in providing support for students to make sure they are given every opportunity to achieve their goals.
“Students thrive in the highly supportive, ambitious and respectful environment at Sir Isaac Newton…[Students] receive individual mentoring support and have easy access to their teachers to ask questions. As a result, students stay on track with their studies.”
CEO of Inspiration Trust, Gareth Stevens said:
“Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is a shining example of our vision for education. Subject specialist teachers are employed to skilfully tutor students and pass on their knowledge, combining this with support networks that enable students to thrive. As a result, exam outcomes are among the best in the country with many students going on to study at some of the UK’s most prestigious universities. We are extremely proud of all the sixth form has achieved and the “Outstanding” recognition it has garnered from Ofsted.”