La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2023

This school aims for every pupil to reach their full potential. It does so, not only by having high expectations for pupils, but by supporting their individual aspirations and talents. The school guides pupils to achieve excellent outcomes in public examinations and provides high-quality support for their wider well-being. Pupils feel happy and safe. They know there is an adult they can talk to if needed. The school provides a range of clubs and trips to broaden pupils' horizons. Pupils may take on a range of responsibilities and opportunities to develop their leadership skills. This continues into the sixth form, where students take part in a strong enrichment programme. Students take great pride in supporting the local community and their younger peers. Pupils behave extremely well, both in and out of lessons. The school promotes kindness and respect, which is evident in the interactions between pupils. Parents and carers speak favourably of the school and appreciate the school's efforts to 'see the whole child'. They speak of the school's warmth, which ensures that their children become 'confident young women'. The school provides an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In the sixth form, the introduction of T levels has been a great success. These qualifications have raised aspirations and further enriched the careers programme.

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