Notre Dame High School, Norwich

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2024

Pupils genuinely enjoy attending Notre Dame High School (NDHS). Older and younger pupils alike speak positively about their experience of school. Pupils benefit significantly from the care and kindness shown by adults, and other pupils, in the school community. Pupils celebrate their cultural diversity and their individuality. Attending NDHS means pupils are expected and encouraged to work hard in all aspects of their school life. As a result, they achieve well both academically and more widely. This ensures that they are prepared to take the next steps in their education. Pupils grow into being independent, considerate and confident individuals. Pupils behave well. They are typically polite and respectful towards one another. Social times are happy. Pupils who participate in lunchtime activities do so competitively and with great sportsmanship. Equally, lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils understand that to achieve well they must focus on their studies. There is a culture of pupil engagement in the school. Pupils are actively encouraged to participate in the significant variety of clubs and activities. This range of opportunities further enables pupils to develop their character. For example, large numbers of pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.

What the school should improve

• While the needs of pupils with SEND are identified clearly, the precision with which these are met in class is not always consistent. As a result, a small number of pupils with SEND do not always have the same educational experience as other pupils. Leaders should ensure that all pupils can access effectively the high- quality education provided by the school.

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