In early 2009, we received the report findings from our Ofsted Inspection from the previous December. We are extremely proud to announce that we were recognised as the excellent College that we are, being awarded with ‘Outstanding’ status, the highest possible recognition.


 

“The aim of the college is ‘to realise each student’s academic potential in an environment which is intensive yet informal, motivating yet relaxed, academic yet enjoyable’. It seeks to maintain academic rigour and discipline and to provide pastoral care within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.”

 

“Lansdowne College provides an outstanding quality of education for its students. They make excellent progress through Key Stage 4 and the sixth form because of outstanding teaching and academic guidance.”

 

“The curriculum is outstanding…because it offers a very wide and flexible range of courses relevant to students’ needs and aspirations.”

 

“Provision in the sixth form is broad, catering well for the needs and aspirations of the students,…who are equally well supported by a programme of pastoral support that is incorporated into study skills.”

 

“The accommodation enhances the learning environment, with appropriate facilities and resources.”

 

“The quality of teaching and assessment is outstanding. Teachers have an excellent knowledge of their subjects and plan interesting and challenging lessons which, together with very effective guidance, enables students to make outstanding progress.”

 

“Relationships between students and teachers are very positive and students say how valued and comfortable they feel in lessons and in the culture of achievement within the college.”

 

“The quality of the students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding.”

 

“Students say there is a great community feel about College, which welcomes students of all cultural backgrounds.”

 

“Students develop into confident and articulate young people who enjoy college and who are well prepared for their…next stages in their life.”

 

“They enjoy being at the college and the majority thrive in the inclusive, supportive and happy environment, in which they make excellent progress.”