De La Salle School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 May 2024

Pupils enjoy attending De La Salle School. They flourish here because they know that staff will give them the support and encouragement they need to do well, or if they feel worried. The school is highly inclusive. It celebrates the diversity of its pupils. During the recent 'culture week' pupils wore clothes from different cultures and enjoyed food from different countries. Pupils take the 'Lasallian' values of the school very seriously. They strive to do their best. Pupils learn about the importance of helping others less fortunate than themselves, for instance by raising money for charity. Pupils look out for each other. They work hard and conduct themselves with maturity and respect. There are frequent opportunities for pupils to become confident, active citizens. They can take part in the school council and become prefects. Pupils develop a range of interests when they attend a variety of clubs. These include science club, clarinet, crochet and many sports. Large numbers of pupils take part in drama productions. They broaden their experiences when they visit universities, museums and the theatre. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe. They learn about topics such as consent, internet safety and the dangers of knife crime.

What the school should improve

• Staff do not have consistently high expectations, particularly in key stage 3, of what pupils can achieve. Some work is not demanding enough. As a result, pupils sometimes do not gain the depth and breadth of knowledge they need to achieve highly. The school should provide training to ensure that the curriculum and its implementation are consistently ambitious for all pupils.

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