Loreto College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are exceptionally well supported to succeed at Loreto College. The school is driven by its ethos to support all pupils to value 'freedom, sincerity, truth, justice and joy'. There is a strong emphasis on living and demonstrating these values. Staff know pupils well and have very high expectations for them. The school provides an ambitious curriculum, where pupils develop secure subject knowledge. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make exceptional academic progress. Teachers build strong relationships with pupils, which allows them to thrive and enjoy their education. Pupils conduct themselves well in lessons and around the school. They welcome visitors and share their school experiences enthusiastically. In line with the school's Catholic ethos, pupils are taught to respect and celebrate difference. There is a strong culture of tolerance and inclusion. Bullying is rare and pupils are safe. The school provides pupils with an extensive offer of opportunities and experiences to develop their character. Students in the sixth form are encouraged to take on leadership responsibility and to act as role models. For example, sixth-form students act as mentors for younger pupils and they run their own extra-curricular activities.

What the school should improve

• Routines and expectations in the sixth form do not always match those of the rest of the school. This results in some students in the sixth form not achieving as highly as they could. Leaders have correctly identified this as a priority for further development. The school should ensure that all staff have the highest ambition for what sixth-form students can achieve.

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