"It was already a warm and nurturing place to learn but now it is also inspirational and aspirational."

Parent

"My child has thrived and has become a lot more confident."

Parent

"At The Dawnay, I was never told that I couldn’t achieve something; it was always possible."

Head boy at The Howard of Effingham

"All the staff we have are a credit to the school."

Parent

"The school has a very caring, nurturing atmosphere in which pupils can thrive."

Ofsted 2015

“Children in Reception class get off to a good start. They are taught well and make good progress in a nurturing atmosphere.”

Ofsted 2015

“Pupils behave well in class and around the school. They are helpful and respect each other and adults.”

Ofsted 2015

“The school is a safe environment. Pupils feel safe because adults provide good care for them.”

Ofsted 2015

“There is a strong culture in the school of pupils helping other, for example through raising money for charity.”

Ofsted 2015

"Leaders provide strong leadership of teaching."

Ofsted 2015

"Teachers plan interesting activities which inspire and motivate pupils, promoting good learning and sustained progress."

Ofsted 2015

"The teaching of writing is good ... Exciting lessons help to motivate pupils to write well."

Ofsted 2015

"The most-able pupils achieve well... They make progress because they have been challenged more effectively"

Ofsted 2015