Nower Hill High School

• Nower Hill High is a good school with outstanding features.
• Teaching and learning are good with some outstanding teaching.
• Teachers have a high level of subject expertise.
• The quality of pastoral care is outstanding.

• The 6th Form contributes to the learning culture in the school.
• A cohesive community where students from culturally diverse backgrounds learn well together.
• Students are highly motivated and keen to do well.

• The school enjoys the overwhelming support of the vast majority of parents who reported to inspectors how pleased they are that their children are receiving a high quality education.

• Students’ behaviour is good to exemplary.
• Students feel safe and thoroughly enjoy school.
• Students make an excellent transition from primary to secondary school.
• Self Evaluation processes are detailed and analytical.
• Financial management is very good.
• The school has a culture of learning and improvement.

• Excellent leadership by the Headteacher.

• Able staff who work with enthusiasm and strong professional commitment.
• “Teachers go all out to help pupils achieve” (quote from a pupil to inspectors).
• Lessons are well organised, carefully structured with good use of learning resources.

• The curriculum enables all students to fulfil their academic potential.
• Students’ personal development and well being are outstanding.
• Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development are outstanding.

• “My children are in a safe environment and staff are accessible” (quote from a parent to inspectors).
• “Nower Hill High School is an excellently managed school with highly motivated staff who

  instil good educational values in our children” (quote from a parent to inspectors).