What makes us distinctive?

We have high expectations of student commitment to learning in lessons and high expectations of student progress, driven by an aspirational culture

We have high expectations of staff development, empowering leadership at all levels based on quality and aptitude, with committed and collaborative departmental teams

Quality Teaching And Learning

The TCS Core Expectations define the framework for high-quality teaching and learning across our school, supported by weekly briefings, and CPL teams which staff join
Professional development for all staff is responsive to need and shares best practice through collaborative training
Students confidently develop skills for life such as problem-solving, team working and creative, collaborative thinking alongside the use of technologies to support learning
Visitors to the school regularly report an impressive, purposeful learning culture in lessons based on respect and aspiration

Students are encouraged through an organised and strategic approach to character development that helps them take responsibility for themselves and our school community
We focus on both performance and moral values so that students can be academically successful and can develop the character needed to maintain meaningful relationships in their future
Every adult takes responsibility for developing student character by modelling and explicitly encouraging respect, self-discipline, courage, motivation and resilience

High-quality pastoral support provides personalised support for students’ learning and welfare
We value collaborative partnerships with parents via our Student Support Managers and pastoral teams
The curriculum offers broad and balanced learning pathways which provide good progression opportunities that avoid narrowing student choices as much as is possible; their progress is tracked and reviewed with an emphasis on aiming high and support is put in place for students to achieve their goals

Students are encouraged to aspire to futures in jobs, apprenticeships or universities which will enable them to maximise their potential.
Students are encouraged to proactively support charities and causes and issues that matter to them
An understanding of different cultures, values and faiths promotes tolerance and respect for difference and an understanding of the world

Students are encouraged to show respectful behaviours towards each other, adults and the school environment supported by a character development and PHSE programme where such values are explored
Staff model the positive behaviours expected of students as role models and guides, in order for students to feel the benefits of a mutually respectful culture
Where students make mistakes in their behaviours, they are dealt with fairly and reasonably, according to the school’s values