EFFORTSREWARDED

Following aFocused Compliance and Educational Quality inspectioninNovember 2022, the ISI has given Shrewsbury High Schoolthe highest rating obtainable with the key findings that the qualityofpupils’ academic and other achievements, and the quality of pupils’ personal development are excellent.

Shrewsbury High School is the only all-through, all-girls school in Shropshire,based in the heartofShrewsbury and educating girls from four to 18 years old.

It welcomes girls from across the region and has more than eight bus routes bringing girls into Shrewsbury from across the county and beyond.

Headteacher Jo Sharrock is delighted with the findings of the inspectors who spent three days across thewhole school from Reception to Sixth Form, observing lessons, assemblies, breaktimes and clubs, interviewed teachers and students, surveyed parents, students and staff and examined samples of students’ work.

She commented: “Atthe heart of our mission is apromise todeliver excellence consistently and reliably for all ourpupils. We hold this promise very dear and so we are absolutely thrilled that theISI, having intensely scrutinised and observed our school at every level, and in every aspect of the education we provide from Reception to Year 13, concluded emphatically that we deliver on thatpromise.

“The report highlights just how successful we are in delivering our aims and living our values.”

Head of Juniors Kate Millichamp echoed the pride in the school felt by staff on reading the report: “While many comments from thereport stand out, we are particularly proud that our pupils demonstratea deep respect and great empathy for one another and prideintheir inclusive community.

“Wewere also chuffed to see the excellent quality of teaching and learning recognised with numerous comments about high levels of ambition and engagement, facilitated by excellent relationships between pupils and staff

“Our achievement is aresult of thededicationand hard work of the whole staff body,the courage and brilliance of our pupils and the incredible support and loyalty of our parents. We are so proud of the whole school community.”

Jo Sharrock adds “Of course, this glowing report does not mean we are perfect, nor arewecomplacent. The hallmark of an excellent school is that it does not rest on its laurels and remains committed to listening to feedback and continuous improvement.

“It meant agreat deal to us to receive such positive results from our pupil, parent and staff questionnaires.

“Webelieve that at the heart of our success lies avery productive relationship of trust and empathy between pupils, staff and parents. Arelationship sustained by careful communication and partnership and one which we will never take for granted.”