WENTWORTH COLLEGE

Overview: Wentworth College is an outstanding independent secondary day school for boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 19. Pupils' well-being is at the centre of everything that the school does, and they achieve excellent attitudes to learning and high standards. The school builds pupils' achievements extremely successfully, giving them the skills and confidence for later life.

Strengths:

• Pupils' well-being is at the centre of everything that the school does.
• Pupils achieve excellent attitudes to learning and high standards.
• The school builds pupils' achievements extremely successfully.
• Staff have a thorough knowledge of pupils' social, emotional and academic needs.
• Expert support provided by specialist staff ensures that needs and personal issues are tackled quickly and successfully.
• The focus on both high-quality learning and developing strong, respectful relationships are keys to the school's success.
• Pupils in Year 11 and the sixth form build their confidence quickly and become highly motivated learners.
• The school places considerable emphasis on ensuring that pupils have the fundamental skills for later life.

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

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.