Students at Clarendon House Grammar School in Ramsgate "achieve to an exceptionally high standard" according to an Ofsted inspection carried out in October.

The report by lead inspector Samantha Morgan-Price states that "students receive good care, guidance and support" and described the specialist languages school as a place which "strives for and is ambitious for students success."

Students achieve "substantially higher than average results in national examinations in Year 9 and at GCSE.

The report adds: “"The personal development and well-being of students are good. "Underpinning the school is an atmosphere of respect between students and adults.

"Students enjoy school and show this through their good behaviour and respect for each other.

"Their spiritual, moral, cultural and social development is good and they have a good appreciation of the global community. They are very keen to be involved in the school’s wide range of activities.

"Students make an outstanding and positive contribution to their community, for example sitting on national councils and running school clubs."

It also found that students are "motivated and willing to learn and undertake their work diligently," and that the "curriculum is good and meets the needs of students extremely well."

Students benefit from a wealth of educational visits as well as visiting speakers, and good extra-curricular activities.

Ofsted praised the "tireless headteacher and a strong senior team" who oversee a "well-led and managed school," and highlighted "a shared sense of purpose that focuses on learning and students, which is also shared by the governing body."

Head teacher Jane Bennett said: "Clarendon House is in a period of transition moving forward through the Building Schools for the Future programme to a new era in the next five years. The Ofsted report acknowledges our traditional values and success and it is a good report on which to face new challenges for students and staff.

"Areas that need attention have already been identified and action plans are underway.

"We are increasing the proportion of students achieving the higher grades at GCSE and more consistently challenging teaching will improve achievement in the sixth form."