Chertsey High School

Overview

Chertsey High School is described as a “passionate and thriving community” where pupils are “confident and articulate.” The report highlights a “very calm environment” with positive behaviour, noting that personal development is rated as “Outstanding” while other key areas are rated “Good.”

Strengths

• Pupils feel “safe and welcome” and know “whom to speak to if they have concerns.”
• Leaders provide a “broad and ambitious curriculum” with a “very clear vision” for all pupils.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “typically well supported to access the curriculum.”
• There is a “kind and considerate ethos” underpinned by school values, with high participation in extra-curricular activities.
• Staff are “proud to work at the school” and value the “continuing professional development opportunities.”

Areas to improve

• Assessment in some subjects is “not always as accurate or used well to inform teaching,” and feedback is “not always clear and concise enough.”
• Actions to improve the attendance of vulnerable pupils are “not always swift or effective enough,” meaning some miss important teaching time.
• Leaders need to ensure whole-school initiatives are “regularly monitored and evaluated” to support staff in meeting ambitious goals.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff being “well informed” and taking “swift, appropriate and effective action.”