A HEADTEACHER has said he is "honoured and truly privileged" after Ofsted said his school "could be judged outstanding".

Cantell School in Bassett was previously rated as good in 2013.

Inspectors carried out an ungraded inspection in February and said it could have been outstanding if they had done a graded inspection.

Principal Harry Kutty says the latest report is "a testament to the hard work and effort shown by our young people". 

The secondary school in Violet Road is "a special place" for students to learn and adults to work, he said.

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Mr Kutty told the Daily Echo: "We are incredibly pleased that the inspectors, after spending two days with us, captured the very essence of our school and we could not be prouder of the Cantell Family.

"This report is a testament to the hard work and effort shown by our young people who are supported by a dedicated and passionate staff body.

"I am honoured and truly privileged to work with a staff body that work so hard and go above and beyond to achieve a shared vision to support our students, their families and the wider community.

"Cantell School really is a special place for youngsters to learn and for adults to work.

"Although we have been given no areas for improvement by the inspectors, we are very clear about the next steps for our school, as we continue to shape the life chances of the young people in our care, empowering them to unleash their potential."

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Inspectors found that pupils are "proud" to attend their school.

Students are "happy, safe and well cared for" and like the diversity at the school.

Inspectors described the education as "high-quality" adding that staff have "very high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour".

The report found that students' behaviour and attitudes towards learning are "exemplary".

Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well" in their learning and pupils are "well prepared for the future".

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The personal development programme is "carefully planned" to ensure that pupils learn about important topics that they need to know as they move through school and beyond.

Pupils who struggle to manage their conduct are supported well by the pastoral team, the report said.

Pupils benefit from "a consistent approach to lessons" where staff ensure that selected activities help break down pupils' learning into smaller chunks.

The report states that teachers explain and demonstrate new learning with "clarity".

They ask pupils lots of questions to check that they understand what they learn.