Pupils are happy at Trevelyan. The school’s values of forward thinking, social responsibility, curiosity and resilience are at the heart of its work. Pupils enjoy the wide range of activities on offer. There are many opportunities for them to develop confidence, independence and leadership skills. For example, they might join the pupil parliament or become a prefect, sports leader or mental health ambassador.
Leaders and teachers want pupils to succeed and be prepared for the demands of Year 8 and beyond when they move on. Pupils are well prepared to attempt challenging work. They are enthusiastic about their learning and behave very well in lessons. Pupils listen intently to others’ ideas, are happy to support each other with learning and keen to celebrate successes together.
Teachers encourage pupils to be curious about the world and think about others. Pupils understand similarities and value differences. They know that bullying, harassment or violence are never tolerated. They show high levels of respect for others and are genuinely considerate to each other, both in lessons and during breaktimes. Pupils feel safe in school. They say that bullying is very rare. If pupils are unkind to each other, then adults help to sort out differences quickly.