A High Wycombe school is celebrating after receiving a ‘good’ Ofsted inspection.

Inspectors found “significant strengths” at Cressex Community School, in Holmer Lane, and were impressed with pupils’ progress, saying GCSE results for 2018 indicate children made “much stronger progress than that found nationally”.

They also complimented pupils’ behaviour, saying the children were “charming, confident, respectful and welcoming”, concluding that school leaders had an “ambitious and aspirational vision” for its pupils and the school’s stated belief in “the power of education to transform lives” was “tangible”.

Inspectors wrote: “Pupils told inspectors that they ‘love’ their school because there is always an adult who will make time for them and help them with ‘anything’.

“The school council is active and contributes well to decision-making. Pupils also appreciate the peer mentoring scheme, which is highly effective.”

They said the leadership team had maintained a “good quality” of education since the last inspection and that parents were “overwhelmingly positive” about the school, adding that written comments were “full of praise” for the staff who were said to be “ready to help anytime possible” and go “above and beyond expectations”.

Head teacher David Hood said: “We were delighted that the inspection has confirmed that the school continues to provide a good and, in many respects, excellent education for our students.

“It follows on from our excellent GCSE results in 2018 which were the highest of all non-selective schools in High Wycombe.

“This report reflects the commitment, teamwork and dedication of all our staff. We are also so very proud of all our pupils and their excellent conduct.

“We continue to drive for success and this is a real endorsement of what we are doing in partnership with our entire school community, including parents, trustees and governors.”