Headteacher's Blog

From the Oftsed Inspectors

Friday, 05 February 2010 09:10

"Sprowston Community High School is on an improving path under the skilled and determined leadership of a very effective Headteacher. Along with an expertly led governing body, he has built a team of senior staff who share his drive to make school life a more interesting and positive learning experience for all pupils."

How Ofsted Values Our Specialist Status

Thursday, 04 February 2010 09:44

"The school's performing arts and media specialism makes a major contribution to the students' lives, through the courses they can follow as well as the additional activities provided. These are much valued by students and seen as a highlight of sixth form life."

"The specialist performing arts and media status adds much to the pupils' worthwhile experience both within and beyond the school day. Drama, Music and Media pervade many aspects of school life and make very valuable contributions to enjoyment of learning. Pupils identify the wide range of additional activities as a major strength and the area that brings them most enjoyment in school."

Ofsted Said of Our Sixth Form...

Wednesday, 03 February 2010 11:30

"Students in the sixth form benefit considerably from the opportunities within the consortium and are able to study courses that are matched well to their personal needs and goals."

A Comment For Us All to Be Proud Of...

Tuesday, 02 February 2010 08:43

"Ensuring equality of opportunity is at the heart of the school's work. The attention to detail means that the needs of each pupil are known and responded to."

From our Inspection report:

Monday, 01 February 2010 08:29

"Teachers manage the pupils well so that classrooms are calm and well organised places in which to learn. In these lessons, pupils are clear about the aims of the tasks they are undertaking and are able to assess their success in meeting these goals."

An excellent inspection report comment

Friday, 29 January 2010 08:20

"Most pupils have a clear understanding of what it means to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The large majority say that they feel safe in school and report with confidence that there is always someone to turn to if they have a problem."

Ofsted inspector's comment

Thursday, 28 January 2010 12:54

“Pupils behave with consideration towards each other. They are taking an increasing interest in human rights issues as well as how they can protect the environment for the future. They show respect for different cultures. Incidents of harassment or bullying are few. Pupils collaborate well when working in pairs or groups and enjoy the opportunity to discuss their ideas with others.”

An excellent Ofsted comment

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 09:18

"Staff and Governors have a very clear view of the school's qualities and the action to be taken for further improvement. The Headteacher's high ambitions for the school are reflected in the increasingly challenging targets he sets everyone. The school's future is in safe hands; it has good capacity for further improvement."

Year 9 Preference Evening

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 08:26

A huge 'thank you' to all parents and students for attending the evening - a fantastic turnout! Don't forget to refer to all the details on the right of this page.

Best wishes,
Andrew John

Norwich City success

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:19

The win on Saturday takes Norwich to the top of the division within 6 months of being in the relegation zone - a wonderful achievement! Courage and tenacity are exactly the traits we all need.