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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)

The Cottesloe School

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - LU7 0NY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Cottesloe School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community. Our students benefit from highly qualified and exceptionally committed staff, who recognise the importance of creative and challenging teaching and high professional standards.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×1Expected ×6Strong in 1 area, Expected in 6 areas

The County High School, Leftwich

Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester - CW9 8EZ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

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“A strong, supportive partnership between home and school is a key part of students feeling they are safe and belong here. We communicate regularly with home regarding students’ progress in school and work collaboratively in seeking views on our work.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×3Expected ×3Strong in 3 areas, Expected in 3 areas

The Cowplain School

Waterlooville, Hampshire - PO8 8RY

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Our last Ofsted inspection in March 2024 stated that "Pupils value the warm and welcoming atmosphere here. Pupils appreciate the support they get from staff, which helps them learn well.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Crestwood School

Dudley, Dudley - DY6 8QG

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“As part of Invictus Education Trust ‘every day in every way our students come first’. We want your child to believe ‘anything is possible’ and achieve ambitious goals in a supportive, positive and inclusive environment. Our expectations and standards are high.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Crompton House Church of England Academy

Oldham, Oldham - OL2 7HS

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Crompton House School is the founding school within the Crompton House Church of England Multi Academy Trust. Crompton House is a lively, energetic community offering a host of opportunities for all.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Crossley Heath School

Halifax, Calderdale - HX3 0HG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We truly look forward to welcoming students to The Crossley Heath School and championing their success throughout every moment of their time with us.”

SecondarySixth formGrammar (selective)EstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Crypt School

Gloucester, Gloucestershire - GL2 5AE

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The pastoral care provided at The Crypt is exceptional and we have developed a caring and supportive environment where students grow in confidence, show respect for each other, as well as for their teachers and for other adults within the school community, enjoy learning, and are valued as…”

SecondarySixth formGrammar (selective)EstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The de Ferrers Academy

Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire - DE13 0LL

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“As the founding member of The de Ferrers Trust in 2015, we are guided by shared values introduced in 2019: Work hard, be kind, choose wisely. These principles shape the daily conduct of both students and staff.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The De Montfort School

Evesham, Worcestershire - WR11 1DQ

Year 6 - Year 13 (ages 10-18)

“At TDMS we live and breathe our values – they are embedded into everything we do and are a part of who we are as members of the community at TDMS. The TDMS community is made up of students, staff, parents/carers and the Governors.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Dean Academy

Lydney, Gloucestershire - GL15 5DZ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The Dean Academy is a school that is committed to the core values of respect and responsibility, with everything we do focused around our mission statement of “Preparing you today for a successful tomorrow”.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×4Needs attention ×2Expected in 4 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Wigan, Wigan - WN1 1HQ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“In order to fulfil our vision, our curriculum is designed to be engaging, broad and ambitious for all pupils, with high value placed upon the development of a deep knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of subjects and a rich experience of co-curricular activities.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×1Expected ×6Strong in 1 area, Expected in 6 areas

The Deanery CofE Academy

Swindon, Swindon - SN1 7DA

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At the heart of the academy's vision are the core values of wisdom, hope, service, and resilience.”

SecondarySixth formSince 2019Ofsted: InadequateQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

The Deanes

Benfleet, Essex - SS7 2TD

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“For this to happen, The Deanes has very high expectations of our students. We expect students' behaviour around the school to be impeccable and every lesson must be characterised by a postive learning environment, free from distractions.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Deepings School

Peterborough, Lincolnshire - PE6 8NF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The students at our school are amazing. They were the driving force behind establishing our values of KINDNESS, RESPECT and AMBITION, recognising these fundamental values are pivotal to them thriving in their educational journey, whether during lessons or extra curricular activities.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

The Derby High School

Lancs, Bury - BL9 9NH

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At The Derby High School, our vision is to inspire every member of our community so that our students are prepared to make a difference in the world and lead successful, fulfilling, and enjoyable lives.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Dorcan Academy

Swindon, Swindon - SN3 5DA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At The Dorcan Academy, we believe that every young person, regardless of their background, has the potential to achieve greatness.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Dormston School

Dudley, Dudley - DY3 1SN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Dormston School we aim to provide an appropriate, inclusive and vibrant curriculum which, (in conjunction with lesson delivery) should inspire and motivate our students to achieve the best possible outcomes.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Douay Martyrs Catholic School

Uxbridge, Hillingdon - UB10 8QY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“‘The Douay Way’ permeates the school day. There is a corporate atmosphere in which both students and staff know that they are working towards a common goal – to better themselves and become excellent citizens, in a progressive learning environment which combines traditional values with the very…”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Downs School

Newbury, West Berkshire - RG20 6AD

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Downs School is a comprehensive secondary school in the village of Compton, Berkshire, England. It is a state school run by West Berkshire Education Authority.”

SecondarySixth formNew schoolOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

The Duchess's Community High School

Alnwick, Northumberland - NE66 2DH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“I take great pride in the potential of the young people within our school to be the best versions of themselves. I work with the wider community in building positive relationships and giving the young people of the area an opportunity to present themselves to the town.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement