A selection of comments from the Inspection Report

• “Students strive to achieve the very high standards their teachers set. They make excellent progress, achieve their qualifications and progress to aspirational destinations.”
• “The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. As a result, most students make rapid and sustained progress.”
• “The Catholic mission of the college, to promote excellence, opportunity, challenge and support for all students in a caring environment, infuses the organisation. The behaviour and actions of governors, staff and students reflect this mission daily.”
• “Students benefit from an extensive range of additional activities that build their self-confidence and self-awareness exceptionally well.”
• “Teachers use highly effective and skilful questioning routinely which extends learning, probes deeper understanding and builds students’ confidence and resilience.”
• “Leaders and managers foster a culture across the college that is compassionate and accepting of difference.”
• “Students benefit significantly from valuable careers advice and guidance that help them make aspirational and sound decisions about their future.”
• “Students’ progression into university, further education, employment and apprenticeships is excellent.”
• “Governance, leadership and management are outstanding. Governors and leaders are relentless in their pursuit of excellence.”
• “Teachers inspire and challenge students so that they are inquisitive and eager to learn.”
• “Students are proud to study at the college. They value and respond positively to the very high expectations and aspirations teachers have of them.”
• “The college has a vibrant modern campus with excellent facilities for learning.”
• “Highly committed, skilled and enthusiastic teachers inspire and motivate students to achieve their very best.”

Carmel College Ofsted Report June 2019