Below is an extract from the report summary.

"Lickey End School is an outstanding school that successfully combines the achievement of exceptionally high academic standards with warmth, compassion, care and a great deal of fun."

The school judged itself to be good rather than outstanding; this reticent view reflects the school's critical approach to its work and its very rigorous self evaluation.

Parents are very pleased with what the school offers; one parent commented, This is an excellent school that delivers a first class education.