Kenilworth School & Sixth Form - a partner school in the Kenilworth Multi-Academy Trust - is celebrating this week having maintained an overall Outstanding judgement in all the five Ofsted categories, following a visit by Inspectors earlier this term.

This "remarkable accomplishment" is a testament to the school's unwavering commitment to excellence, the trust said.

The school received the following ratings:

• The quality of education Outstanding
• Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
• Personal development Outstanding
• Leadership and management Outstanding
• Sixth-form provision Outstanding

Since 2012, schools with an outstanding judgment were exempt from regular inspections unless specific concerns were raised.

This exemption, which persisted until 2020, reinforces the significance of Kenilworth School & Sixth Form's achievement, given the increased scrutiny and challenges inherent in the revised inspection process.

Data from Ofsted, reported in November 2022, reveals that just 20 per cent of schools subjected to graded inspections were able to retain the coveted outstanding grade.

Students have already settled in at the new building on Glasshouse Lane (image via KMAT)

Kenilworth School & Sixth Form's ability to not only sustain but enhance its outstanding grading in the face of these challenges and following its recent relocation to its new site in Glasshouse Lane, is indicative of the dedication and excellence embedded within the school's ethos, the trust added.

"I am immensely proud of this report. I would like to congratulate everyone; current and former students and staff, parents and the local community, all of whom make this an amazing school in every way, leading to the highest standard and recognition by Ofsted," Hayden Abbott, CEO of the trust said.

"It is gratifying to see that the excellent standard of provision, the dedication and expertise of our staff and the extraordinary contributions of our students have been sustained over a long period of time.

"Students of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) make exceptionally good progress at this school.

"It is especially rewarding to see that the mammoth efforts made by our staff and the true partnership between students, staff, parents and other stakeholders have led to sustained excellent standards of learning and outcomes for students throughout the pandemic and afterwards.

"This speaks volumes about the unique and distinctive qualities that set Kenilworth School and Sixth Form apart as a national centre of educational excellence and innovation."

Kenilworth School & Sixth Form is part of Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust (Image via KMAT)

Darren Nicholas, headteacher said: "We are thrilled with the outcome.

"It is testament to the dedication and expertise of staff, the wonderful students and the supportive community that is Kenilworth School & Sixth Form.

"We are immensely proud, but we will continue to strive for the best possible outcome for every student, and to ensure that they are all equipped for adult life."

Shirley Whiting, chair of trustees added: "Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is a true community school serving the town of Kenilworth.

"The dedicated staff are ambitious for all their students and this instils a confidence and trust across the school community that results in an outstanding educational environment for all Kenilworth students.

"The trustees and local governors are delighted that this has been recognised by the recent rigorous OFSTED inspection. It is the icing on the cake following the school's recent relocation onto its new site on Glasshouse Lane."

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Hayden Abbott, CEO of the trust said: 'I am immensely proud of this report' (image via KMAT)