All staff place a great deal of emphasis on pastoral care and very close links with parents. We also have very high behaviour expectations, with a zero tolerance approach to disruption of any kind to learning. We were delighted to see Ofsted’s comments in our last inspection that “students’ behaviour and attitudes are outstanding”, and that “students feel very safe, because bullying is extremely rare and they are very confident that any incidents that concern them will be dealt with swiftly and effectively.”

We pride ourselves on our sense of community – both within the school itself, and in the wider locality. We want our students to become good citizens and know how to work successfully with others: our students actively support local charities such as the Isabel Hospice, as well as having an involvement with events at local primary schools and retirement homes. We have a thriving house system and each house has a charity that is supported via a variety of events throughout the school year.

Each student is known and valued as an individual and has our absolute support in achieving his or her potential. Students are actively encouraged to join the Goffs Student Leadership Academy with responsibilities including Digital Leaders, Community & Charity Leaders, House Leaders, Sports Leaders and Learning Leaders. Each leadership group has an active involvement in writing and delivering the Student School Development Plan each year.