The Voluntary Academy, on Brooklands Avenue, has been given the highest possible rating following an inspection by Ofsted.
Tony Billings, headteacher, said: “We couldn’t be more pleased.
“I am so proud of everyone.
“We are always striving to be the best we can and it is wonderful to have such public recognition.”
It was All Hallows’ first inspection as an academy after converting at the beginning of 2013, and the second time it has received an ‘Outstanding result’ under the leadership of Mr Billing.
The inspectors found that the academy was Outstanding in all areas, including leadership and management, the behaviour and safety of pupils, quality of teaching, achievement of pupils and its Sixth Form provision.
Inspectors congratulated the principal and all the staff for achieving such an impressive outcome and flourishing, even when expectations have never been higher.
The college was praised for the quality of teaching and learning which allowed students to ‘make rapid progress in a wide range of subjects.’
The principal, Mr Billings, senior and middle leaders, teachers and governors are said to provide outstanding leadership not just through a ‘relentless focus on improving teaching’ but also ‘the personal development of students,’ where each individual is valued and nurtured.
All Hallows students’ attitude to learning and behaviour is ‘Outstanding’ and students are ‘keen to do as well as they can.’ The faith and values of the college play a ‘major part in students feeling well prepared for the next phase of education and life in modern Britain.’
Jacqui Feely, chair of Governors, added: “The Governors are over the moon with the result and the report which captures the excellence and extent of the care for young people which is at the heart of All Hallows.
“This is a well-deserved result achieved by the whole team working together each and every day.”
