A detailed inspection by Ofsted before half-term in May judged Strode’s Good with many Outstanding elements.

Support and guidance of students was found to be Outstanding and teaching, learning and standards Good with Outstanding Areas. ‘The College’s response to meeting the needs and interests of students is Good. The provision of A level subjects is described as ‘very broad’. Educational and social inclusion are outstanding. Ofsted found that support for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is ‘very effective’ and all students achieve well ‘irrespective of ethnic heritage, gender or learning difficulties’, while specialist learning support is also ‘very effective’.

Strode’s own quality assurance procedures were‘comprehensive’ and self-assessment ‘outstanding’.

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