The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Overview: The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is an outstanding school that provides an exceptional education for its pupils. The school has high ambitions for its pupils and provides the necessary help and guidance for them to achieve their potential. Pupils consistently rise to meet the high expectations set by the school and excel both academically and in wider school life.

Strengths:

• The school has an ambitious and well-constructed curriculum across all key stages.
• Teachers have expert knowledge of the subjects they teach and use regular assessment to adapt their teaching.
• Pupils have regular opportunities to read and study challenging texts across the curriculum.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their studies.
• Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, and their attitudes towards learning are exceptional.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.