Richard Challoner School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 November 2022

This is a lively and happy school. Leaders refer to the 'Challoner family' to describe the close school community. Pupils behave very well and treat each other kindly. Leaders want all pupils to experience success and to fulfil their potential, inside and outside the classroom. Across the curriculum, pupils aim high and flourish in their learning. The school nurtures pupils to look after each other and to do their best. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in the school community. Pupils work hard in lessons and staff are ambitious for what every pupil can achieve. Pupils are safe and bullying is extremely rare. If it does happen, leaders intervene quickly and effectively. Leaders and staff place strong emphasis on pupils' personal development. The spiritual and social development of pupils is a central part of school life, where assemblies and celebrations bring pupils together. The 'Challoner Challenge' ensures that every pupil is supported to try new activities, including joining clubs, fundraising, public speaking, sports, art and music. The 'House competition' enables pupils to compete for points during lessons and in clubs, as well as in a range of house events, such as drama and swimming. From the start of Year 7, pupils are encouraged to become active and confident participants in school life.

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