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Fred Longworth is an increasingly popular 11 - 16 High School with an enviable and deserved reputation as a caring and successful establishment. Staff morale is high and the school has a positive approach to progress and raising attainment.

This success has been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education in designating us as a Specialist School - with Arts College status. We are also one of the first 103 schools in the country with ’Leading Edge’ status.

Recent HMI Visit: "Student Voice''

Some quotes from the HMI Inspection Report (March 2009) on how we capture and use the 'voice' of our students

"In a learning environment of mutual trust and exceptional relationships, school managers listen to student opinion at all levels of development and planning"

"The culture for students to express individual views and shape activities is strong"

"The strong inclusive ethos of the school is built on very good knowledge of individual needs and strong pastoral support"

"The impact of student voice is high within the school and the community"