Bracknell

Students at Bracknell Ranelagh School enjoy excellent business education according to an inspector.

The Bracknell school was visited at the start of the year by an Ofsted representative and his findings have now been released.

The purpose of the Bracknell visit was to consider the development of economic and business understanding and financial capability for all students at Key Stage 4 as part of the statutory provision for work-related learning.

The report said: "The overall effectiveness of business education was judged as outstanding. The provision of examination courses and for developing economic and business understanding for all students is excellent."

The inspector noted that:

• Standards at GCSE and in sixth form are well above national levels.

• In lessons, students feel confident to challenge opinions.

• The school has made excellent progress towards meeting its challenging specialist school target.

• Students respond well to learning opportunities and make excellent progress in lessons. Behaviour is excellent, as are student-staff relationships.

• An extensive range of enterprise activities provides excellent opportunities for all students to develop their team and problem-solving skills.

• Young Enterprise gives Year 12 students an excellent insight into business planning and collaborative working.

Kathy Winrow, Ranelagh School headteacher, said: "We are absolutely delighted with the inspector's comments on our excellent provision of business education.

"This positive outcome is a testimony to the enthusiasm, energy and hard work of staff, students and governors."

Cllr Alan Kendall, Executive Member for Bracknell Education, said: "Ranelagh School has been recognised as a centre of excellence for business education.

"The school provides the highest standard of education for our children and I congratulate the headteacher and her staff on their continuing success."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council