"> Gosh, looking at this lowest ranking for the Rutland area you would think that this school was not worth driving to Exton to see! What a hidden gem you would miss. My two very different children go to this school where they are both equally happy. I believe they are thriving because the school is small enough for their individual needs to be known and supported and their strengths celebrated. Regardless of gender or age, the small number of pupils play and work well together. There are plenty of leadership opportunities for the older children, which mine really appreciate. The curriculum is well planned to cater for the mixed age/ability classes and I regularly hear what they have been learning about, which to me, is a key indicator of engaged learning. The homework set is fun and my children are motivated by their element of choice. The school has great wrap around care which mine ask to go to even if I don't need them to be there. It's also working hard to encourage the children to develop good learning habits and above all, as a concerned parent, I'm grateful that I can approach the class or head teacher with any query I may have and know it will be dealt with professionally and competently. If you live in this area, do not hesitate to go and visit this enclave set amidst the rolling, green hills to see some happy, self-assured children learning so much more than just how to pass a test.