Patchway Community College has been praised by Ofsted Inspectors who have awarded the school a ‘Good’ grading under the new, more rigorous Ofsted regime.  Patchway is the first secondary school in South Gloucestershire to be inspected under the tougher regime. In their report, Inspectors praised the school’s results, noting: “Regardless of their starting points, ability or special educational needs, all groups of students make better progress than their peers nationally.”

The school received a ‘Good’ grading in all four inspection categories of Achievement, Teaching, Behaviour & Safety and Leadership.

Headteacher Jane Millicent was also singled out for praise in the report for “very clear and passionate leadership” with inspectors commenting that her leadership ensures “there is a continuous drive for improvement” which is supported by “good leadership at all levels.”

The report also praised the Headteacher’s focus on the quality of teaching, which Inspectors identified as key to the school’s success. They commented that in lessons, “teachers are well aware of the needs of individual students in their classes”.  Provision for students eligible for the Government flagship pupil premium funding was described as being “at a very high standard.”

Mrs Millicent said “This Ofsted judgement is a validation of all the success and progress seen at Patchway over the past few years. Students here make exceptional progress and are given individual attention to make sure each and every one of them fulfils their potential.

“The staff at Patchway are fantastic and work as a committed team to create a high standard of education for the community.  I am so pleased that the inspection has also recognised the happy, safe and caring environment which we have created here for our students.

She added: “I am very proud of all that has been achieved in the school and expect us to continue build on the Ofsted Good judgement to improve even further.”

Chair of Governors Geoff Howell said: “I am delighted that Ofsted have recognised that Patchway is a Good school which provides a high quality education for the young people in the community”.