“Students are rightly proud of their school, which provides a vibrant place to learn”

“Students and parents value the vibrant learning environment (and) the “can do” ethos”

“Opportunities for students to learn outside lessons are extensive with a vast range of extra curricular activities”

“Enterprise delivery is exemplary”

“Work experience and applied learning courses contribute exceptionally well to students’ future economic well-being”

“Good provision for ICT ensures that students have the confidence to apply their skills across the curriculum”

“One reason for the school’s success is the outstanding and diverse curriculum in Key Stage 4”

“The students we spoke to were very impressed with the outstanding range of opportunities to make education fun and interesting”

“The good behaviour of students contributes to a positive climate for learning”

“Transition arrangements are a particularly successful aspect ensuring students feel welcome”

“An impressive range of qualifications and courses tailored to the needs of students and as a result they make good progress”

“There is a strong focus on students’ wellbeing and care is outstanding”

“Yarborough is a busy school constantly seeking innovative approaches such as the enrichment programmes”

“Teaching (at Yarborough) conveys a sense of enthusiasm and enjoyment of learning”

“Marking of students’ work is regular and detailed”

“Quality of teaching and learning is good supported by strong relationships between staff and students”