STAFF and students at Patcham High School are celebrating their school maintaining its good Ofsted rating.

Headteacher John McKee said he was delighted following the recent inspection.

The good rating maintains the progress the Brighton school has made since it reached the good milestone in 2013, after previously being rated satisfactory.

Mr McKee said: “The students and staff at Patcham High are deserving of a good Ofsted inspection report and it is a delight to receive official recognition of our achievements and ambitions.

“Patcham High is a fantastic school; students make good progress within a positive culture that promotes equality and respect.

“The school is moving from strength to strength and Ofsted have highlighted much that we are very proud of.”

Ofsted praised a rise in pupil’s outcomes in most subjects and called the school calm and well organised.

The report read: “The recently appointed headteacher has strengthened staff resolve to improve the outcomes for pupils at Patcham High School. His mantra, one team one dream, has been embraced by most leaders.

“Leaders in English, mathematics and modern foreign languages work collectively to improve the quality of provision in their subject areas.

“With the help of the headteacher, they have secured the staffing, improved the quality of the teaching and increased the effectiveness of learning.”

It also highlighted curriculum changes which have led to an improvement in pupil attendance and engagement at the school in Ladies Mile Road, Patcham.

The maths, English, history and languages departments was particularly praised for strong teaching.

It added: “The behaviour of pupils is good. Pupils’ conduct, both in lessons and around the school at break and lunchtimes, is of a high standard.”

Earlier this year the school celebrated 74 per cent of students reaching the Government benchmark in the new-style maths and English GCSEs.

Lead inspector Caroline Walshe recommended the school continued to improve the quality of teaching and assessment in science and technology to improve results.

It said more needed to be done to improve the attendance and results of disadvantaged pupils.

Mr McKee added: “A great many people have played a part in our accomplishments and this reflects the huge emphasis that we place on teamwork.

“It’s a real privilege to lead such a dynamic, inclusive and vibrant school and I am looking forward to further success.”