Ofsted

The school was inspected by an OFSTED TEAM in November 2005. The inspectors said that Tarporley's:

". . . . Overall effectiveness is good. Good features include the personal development and well-being of students, the care, guidance and support which they receive, curriculum provision and the improving quality of the teaching and learning. The staff are highly committed to the students and all this helps students to attain standards which are well above average. "

The inspectors felt the schools 6th Form provided:

" . . . . A good quality of education and students' achievement is above average. Recent improvements to sixth form study facilities are being well used and contribute much to students' achievement. There is a strong sense of community in the sixth form and mutual respect between teachers and students. Students are positive, mature and confident and their attitudes to study are exemplary. Teaching is good and the quality of care, guidance and support is very good."

Full Ofsted Report November 2005 (PDF format )