A TOP York school has been praised as ‘a place of calm and compassion’ by the Good Schools Guide (GSG).
The Mount School in Dalton Terrace, which counts Oscar winning actress Dame Judi Dench among its former pupils, had a visit from the GSG, one of the country’s most respected education publications.
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They met with pupils and staff, observed lessons, spoke with head Anna Wilby.
A school spokesperson said: "The review touches on and praises all areas of our school.
"Pupils are described as speaking 'eloquently and with confidence, polite and deferential to a fault, it is hard not to be won over,' while our campus is praised for both its heritage and facilities: 'there is ample space on site for all sports…everyone has a chance to represent school…teams are successful, notably netball'.
"The library’s wood-lined shelves and central fireplace gets a warm mention as: 'the cosiest snuggle in the school'.
"Central to the school is our proudly Quaker Ethos: 'the Quaker ethos remains central, and students exude the mindfulness and calm reflective attitudes at the core of that faith'.
"While visiting the school, the GSG reviewer spoke directly with pupils, who shared how they feel about our school:
“'Teachers push us to reach our best, not the best' and 'no matter what your personality, what makes you ‘you’, The Mount celebrates that'.
"The Mount is extremely proud of this well-deserved, positive review, a testament to every member of our school community.
"At The Mount we always say nothing beats a visit. Do come and see what makes us so special if you haven’t already.”
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