Testimonials

“I really want to say how much I have enjoyed working with the Egerton students this week. I genuinely looked forward to coming to work each morning. They were friendly, polite, enthusiastic, helpful and also good at navigating and not getting lost. Some fine food was cooked. I have been working with Duke of Edinburgh groups for over 20 years, with a variety of schools including mainstream and fee paying schools. Based on the past three days I would choose Egerton every time. Even the ladies who run the café where we finished, wanted to tell me how impressed they were. I will very happily write a glowing reference for any of the three students. Many thanks.”
— DofE Leader, 2022
“Every day [my child] is at Egerton I feel [they] are being nurtured and valued and this has manifested in [their] behaviour and outlook on both education/academia and life in general. Thank you all so much”
— Parent, 2022
“The impact Egerton has had on [my child]… [my child] is calmer, more patient, more tolerant, less anxious, more relaxed… the list goes on”
— Parent, 2022
“Ever since [my child] started at Egerton our lives have changed incredibly”
— Parent, 2022
“To all the wonderful staff at Egerton… thank you so much to each and everyone of you for every single thing you do everyday to help and support [my child]”
— Parent, 2022
“Thank you so much on behalf of [my child]… and thank you from the rest of [their] family”
— Parent, 2022
“[my child] is growing into a well rounded young adult and has learnt so much from your school”
— Parent, 2022
“we are so grateful for every positive since [my child] has been at Egerton”
— Parent, 2022
“[my child] being at your school has literally changed our lives””
— Parent, 2022
“I just wanted to write… to say thank you so much for the support and encouragement you have constantly given to [my child] since [they] started at Egerton”
— Parent, 2022
“I enjoyed my time with the Egerton boys, particularly their enthusiasm for getting in the water. I was very impressed with the way they all settled down to cook their pasta so quickly and efficiently on their last day. Some fine meals were cooked. Thanks everyone, it was great to meet you.”
— DofE Leader, July 2021
“School is not always an easy ride for some children and teachers mostly take the brunt of this. I think my child certainly gave them a run for their money! As a family we would like to thank you for your constant support, understanding and patience and as a parent I am not sure what I personally would of done without your help.
The teachers always have the students best interests at heart, it’s whether the student believes this, and that is a great quality the staff have, to actually make the student believe in oneself.
Thank you for your fairness and believing in our child who is currently doing extremely well at college!
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— Parent, February 2021
“Egerton High School helped me believe that I can active my very best. If I did not come here I feel like I would of lose out because I have lots of skills. ”
— Year 11 Pupil, February 2021
 
“I’m not trying to sound soppy, but this is a tremendous school – the energy in the staff is amazing… a truly special place.”
— Recent Former Member of Staff, February 2021
“I got another a* And I got it because off all the teachers at the school .Thank you so much! You helped me a lot.”
— Former Pupil, January 2021
“When myself and my colleague attended Egerton High school recently (we had not attended Egerton for approx. 12-18month)– we noticed straight away the changes to the layout in the school and the fact that things within the school seemed “calmer”. The pupils that we met (Year 8/9) were very polite and engaged well. They behaved very well, waiting outside the room until it was their turn to see us. When in the room there was no “silly” behaviour – as had previously taken place , and when asked the pupils stated that they enjoyed being at Egerton and also had no concerns”
— Visitors, November 2020
“My teacher gives me work that challenges me.”
— Pupil, April 2019
“Egerton gave me back some confidence”
— Year 11 Pupil, June 2020
“Teachers help me do my best.”
— Pupil, April 2019
“I enjoyed my time there and I am sad to be leaving.”
— Year 11 Pupil, June 2020
“It’s a lot better than mainstream.”
— Year 11 Pupil, June 2020
“I was impressed and encourage by the variety and depth of the subjects covered by the school, both academic and vocational. This was well-balanced by the school’s obvious focus on providing a calm, reassuring and inclusive environment for children who have varied and demanding emotional needs, the generous teacher to pupil ratio support this perfectly.”
— Parent, April 2019
“The school responds well to any concerns I raise”
— Parent, April 2019
“I just wanted to write a quick note about how amazing Egerton School is.  I have seen such a difference in my teenage son it’s unreal I couldn’t thank the staff enough as they all go above and beyond for all the children. I would just like to especially thank Josie for everything she has done always there whenever we need anything at all like getting my son to college and back.”
— Parent, January 2017
“I would just like to pass on my thanks to all the staff who have played a part in helping [my son] enjoy school more again this term, especially Josie and the teachers involved in the Challenge for Change programme he is currently on.”
— Parent via email to school, October 2016
“Since starting at Egerton [pupil] is coming home with a smile on his face and a spring in his step.”
— A Year 10's parent speaking in a meeting at school
“My child was being bullied in school, I reported it to his teacher and it was quickly dealt with.”
— Quote from a parent, January 2015
“My son always used to worry about attending school - he said he didn’t feel safe at his last school.  Now he goes to school happily and says he knows staff at Egerton will look after him.”
— Quote from a parent at an Annual Review, October 2015
“......... likes coming to Egerton.  It was always hard to get ....... out of bed to go to the previous school. Now ......... gets up easily to come to Egerton.”
— Parent speaking at a meeting with the Headteacher, October 2015
“Thank you for all your help with [my son] and being there for me.”
— In a card from a parent. September 2015
“My son is a different child from a year ago since coming here and I cannot praise the school enough. I think that the smaller class sizes as well as the reward system have really helped him come on leaps and bounds this year. He now enjoys school and wants to come to school every day.”
— Year 8 Parent comment during an Annual Review, June 2015
“Enthusiastic, energetic Egerton.  I’ve enjoyed my time here.”
— A Year 11 pupil reflecting on their time at Egerton, April 2016
“If I had the choice I would have come here instead of going to a mainstream school.”
— A Year 11 pupil reflecting on their time at Egerton, April 2016
“When I was here this was a half-star school, now you’ve got a 5 star school so make the most of it!”
— A 20 year old former pupil who came back to speak to Year 11 pupils about life after Egerton reflecting on the improvements in school, February 2016
“It’s so different here now compared to when I was here.  Everyone is really calm.”
— Former pupil who left in 2011 and has come back on placement for a college course, September 2015
“These are the best behaved group of young people I have ever worked with.”
— A BMX instructor at the National Cycling Centre commenting on the behaviour of a mixed groups of Key Stage 3 & 4 pupils., May 2016
“I was really impressed by the respect and welcoming behaviour towards new people in Assembly.”
— Amelia from Vision for Education, February 2016
“I was hugely impressed with the way in which the Egerton sports team were an inspiration to the rest of the young competitors at the Manor Academy basketball tournament.”
— Antonio from Vision for Education, February 2016
“I don’t know of any other education provider who still supports their students after they’ve left as much as Egerton High School. Their commitment to care is truly outstanding.”
— An Industrial Sectors Resourcer at The Skills Company, Trafford Park, December 2015
“I found the staff professional and pupils friendly.  I was impressed at the pride your pupils and staff take in looking after the environment and particularly displays.”
— Headteacher of a similar school in another borough writing after visiting Egerton, November 2015
“It was a joy to have your pupils here today.”
— A BMX instructor at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, September 2015
“My school encourages me to look after my emotional and physical health.”
— Pupil, April 2019