ABBEYFIELD School has been awarded a good Ofsted rating, and been praised for its outstanding leadership and management, after its most recent inspection.

Over two days, seven Ofsted inspectors paid a visit to the Chippenham school and after 40 lessons were observed and meetings held with leaders, pupils and governors, the school was given the overall rating of good, with some areas achieving the outstanding rating.

Headteacher Ian Tucker said: “The quality of education delivered to the pupils we serve can only be enhanced by the quality of this report and the warm words which are used to define Abbeyfield’s ethos and outcomes.

“We are determined to build on tremendously strong foundations and this report backs up our excellent results last summer, and it reflects well on the sustained hard work of our staff and students.

“We are a flourishing school, with outstanding leadership and behaviour set by our students.”

The report made reference to Abbeyfield’s rapid and sustainable improvements over the last three years, their culture of respect, intelligence and outstanding leadership, as well as students being proud of the appearance of their school and always looking smart.

There was also mention of the sixth form students making more progress with their A-levels and applied courses than their peers at other schools across the county.

The school is holding open mornings on June 13 and 14 when it hopes to welcome prospective pupils and parents.