Langley Grammar School was previously inspected by Ofsted in 2007 and judged to be outstanding in all categories against the framework at the time. As such the school was exempt from routine inspection for the next 14 years until the exemption was removed.

In that time Ofsted has revised its inspection framework several times, each one representing a raising of the expected standards in schools. The most recent framework, introduced in late 2019 shortly before the Covid pandemic struck, introduced a new emphasis on the quality of the curriculum, students’ personal development and staff wellbeing.

Following the removal of the exemption, the school was visited by a team of Ofsted inspectors in late November 2021.  We are delighted that that school has once again been judged to be OUTSTANDING in all the inspection areas, including our Sixth Form provision.

The full report can be accessed on our website here:

We are very pleased to see the report reflect the hard work and commitment of everyone in our school community.  Our students are described as calm, respectful and polite young people, who love coming to school and who thrive here and achieve exceptionally well.  The report commends the knowledge and skill of our teaching staff and the support they provide to students, and the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team both in and outside the classroom is rightly acknowledged.

“Pupils and sixth formers love coming to Langley Grammar School and they thrive here”

“The school offers exceptional learning environments.”

“There are warm relationships between staff and pupils, and between pupils and their peers.”

“Pupils and sixth formers achieve exceptionally well across the whole curriculum. They are supported to become highly effective, independent learners.”

“There is a collective passion to provide every pupil with the very best academic curriculum and personal development.”

Headteacher John Constable commented...

“This report recognises the strengths and underpinning ethos of Langley Grammar School and our continued development over the 14 years since the last inspection.  The outstanding judgement is a testament to the capability and commitment of our students and the dedication, passion and professionalism of our staff.”