Oxford International College, Brighton, Brighton

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils are mostly excited and very positive about their fledgling school. Despite its being modelled closely on the proprietor's successful college in Oxford, pupils know that they are at the centre of their own unique, international family, growing purposefully in the new college at Brighton. Expectations of what pupils can achieve are high. Pupils themselves are ambitious. They behave well. Many are already keenly aware of their potential next steps on leaving the school.

Pupils talk eagerly about the positives here. The list shared with inspectors was long, including the way 'knowledgeable' staff teach, friendships and the enrichment provided by the school's 'super-curriculum' programme. One pupil described this last element as the component that made his life 'more colourful'. Pupils also talk about the school being a safe environment where staff act on concerns quickly.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

This is a new school that already has many strengths. Leaders at all levels are very focused on laying firm foundations across all aspects of provision. They are passionate about what the future holds. They know what the school's emerging strengths are and have sensible plans to build on these. They are also reflective about the areas that need to be developed as the school goes forward.

Governance is a strength. This aspect of leadership and management is multifaceted and built on a successful and well-established model. School leaders at all levels benefit from clear guidance and support from officers who work on behalf of the proprietor.

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