Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 July 2022

Pupils are proud to attend Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School. They told inspectors that they feel well cared for and valued for who they are. They make friends easily and feel happy and safe at school. Pupils are knowledgeable about and accepting of differences between people and communities. They trust leaders to resolve any bullying incidents quickly. Pupils behave well in their lessons. They live up to leaders' high expectations. Pupils are polite and try their best in class. They also behave well around school. They wear their uniforms with pride. Leaders, including governors, aim to secure pupils' preparedness for life beyond school. Pupils benefit from this all-round ambition for their education. They typically enjoy school and achieve well, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. Pupils value and benefit from the range of clubs that staff provide. They told inspectors that there is something for everyone to try and to enjoy. Pupils cited school drama productions, the 'pride in who you are' group and the sustainable gardening club as examples of the rich breadth of activities that are on offer.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, some pupils do not develop rich knowledge. This is because some teachers do not select the most appropriate activities to help pupils to deepen their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers are supported to design effective approaches to learning that enable pupils to practise and strengthen their knowledge.

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