This school is a welcoming, calm and an organised place in which to work and learn. Pupils’ conduct in lessons and around the school is exemplary.
Pupils enjoy lessons and play an active part in school life. They take on responsibilities that help others and have access to a wide range of after-school clubs and extra events. From sport to choir, and from dance to art, there are activities that appeal to a broad span of interests. This is a notable feature of the school.
Everyone knows and understands the school’s values, which guide all to be kind and considerate. Pupils and staff are proud of the school. Pupils feel secure and valued.
Wigmore is a friendly welcoming school. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and pupils usually meet these. Pupils arrive to school in a calm and orderly way way, greeting the staff on duty.
Pupils engage positively with their learning tasks, from talking confidently in French and Spanish to the quality of their writing in English. They achieve strong outcomes by the time they leave the school.
Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum, which is successfully accessed by all pupils. Teachers ensure that pupils’ learning is ordered in a way that enables them to make good progress as they move between Years 7 and 11. Pupils learn well and achieve good examination results.
The first weeks have been amazing, meeting everyone and making more friends. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Wigmore is an amazing school and helps to make you who you are.
Our mission statement is “enjoying learning together” which encompasses the shared vision to develop the notion of and celebrate the benefits of all-through education. At Wigmore, we are committed to working in partnership with all stakeholders to provide the best education for all our children. Our principal aim is for our children to be happy, healthy and successful.