The Petersfield School (TPS) is proud to announce that it has once again been rated ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted, following a rigorous two-day inspection last month.
This achievement is particularly noteworthy, as it comes under Ofsted’s new, more challenging inspection framework.
Inspectors praised numerous aspects of the school, including:
– The strong sense of community, with pupils and staff proud to be part of ‘Team TPS’
– Exemplary pupil behaviour and respect for teachers
– High academic achievement and personal growth of students
– An exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular opportunities
– The highly ambitious trust curriculum
– Strong leadership, focused on student achievement and enjoyment
Out of over 70 secondary schools in Hampshire, TPS is now one of only two judged to be outstanding. This accomplishment is even more significant, given Ofsted’s stated policy of reducing the number of outstanding schools nationally.
Mark Marande, Headteacher, said, “It is fantastic to have Ofsted confirm that TPS continues to be an outstanding school in every category, and this reflects the hard work and dedication of both our school community and from colleagues within the wider family of schools.
We are incredibly proud of this judgement and the students, staff, governors and parents spoke to the inspectors with real passion and pride about their school. We look forward to continuing to provide an unrivalled experience and exceptional opportunities, built upon our commitment to being a ‘school with a heart’.”
Mike Robinson, Chair of Governors, said, “As Chair of Governors, I speak for all of my colleagues when I state that we are consistently impressed by the pupils’ positive attitude and the staff’s unwavering commitment to continuous improvement across all areas of the school. The recent Ofsted inspection has validated what we have long believed: TPS is a remarkable and truly outstanding institution. Congratulations to everyone involved for effectively conveying their passion, dedication, and expertise.”
Neil Strowger, Trust Leader at Bohunt Education Trust, said, “I am thrilled – though not surprised! – by this outstanding judgement, which celebrates and epitomises the high expectations and depth of collaboration across our family of schools. We provide our schools with the support and tools necessary to be outstanding in their provision of educational excellence for students. A single word can never adequately capture all a school is or does: by embracing our ethos of, ‘enjoy respect achieve’, TPS has nurtured an exceptional learning environment that ensures every child enjoys learning, respects their community and achieves their full potential.”
TPS looks forward to building on this success, continuing to offer an unrivalled student experience and exceptional opportunities for all pupils.
