Parmiter's School rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted again

Parmiter’s School said it was “delighted” with the glowing report published yesterday (September 12), following an inspection on July 3 and 4.

The secondary academy, which teaches 1,430 students between the ages of 11 to 18 in High Elms Lane, was previously rated ‘outstanding’ in September 2011 before it converted to an academy in 2012.

Inspectors awarded the highest rating possible in all categories: the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision.

Headmaster Michael Jones said: “The governors and I were delighted to receive the report from our Ofsted inspection that took place back in July awarding Parmiter’s 'outstanding' in all categories. 

Headmaster Michael Jones said the report showed Parmiter's provides an exceptional experience for all students. (Image: Parmiter's School) “I am particularly pleased as it shows that the school provides an exceptional experience for all students, whether they arrive with very high prior attainment, have an Educational Health Care Plan or need additional support catching up with literacy and numeracy. 

“It also shows that this exceptional curricular and extra-curricular offer is delivered across every area of the school.”

In the report, Ofsted said pupils “thrive” throughout the school and receive an “exceptional” standard of education.

“Not only do pupils achieve high academic success, but they also develop into well-rounded, active members of society,” it added. “Pupils prosper in large part because they are so well integrated into the Parmiter’s family.”

Their behaviour was described as “exemplary” as they supported their peers, and disruption to lessons was “incredibly rare”.

Inspectors judged that Parmiter’s teachers were experts in their subjects and were well aware of students’ learning, meaning gaps in understanding were immediately addressed. 

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Inspectors said Parmiter's students were given opporunities for personal development. (Image: Parmiter's School)

The “highly effective” support strategies helped all pupils, including those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), to achieve “extremely well”.

School leaders, governors and trustees were said to be highly skilled and knowledgeable, with a clear vision which ensured students achieved the high aspirations set for them.

Ofsted felt the Parmiter’s motto “nemo sibi nascitur”, or “no one is born to him or herself alone”, was well achieved as pupils are given chances to progress their personal development.

The school's safeguarding measures were judged to be effective and Ofsted gave no areas for improvement.