St Angela's Ursuline School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 November 2022

Pupils develop an extremely strong sense of community here. Older pupils support the personal and academic development of those younger than them. Pupils in Year 10 and Year 11 take on the role of peer mentors for pupils in Year 7 when they first join the school. There is a generous culture of celebrating pupils' successes and rewarding those who try hard. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils in the school. The well-sequenced curriculum gives pupils a sophisticated understanding of the subjects they study. Teachers are highly skilled. They know how to challenge and support pupils so that they flourish. Pupils' behaviour reflects the high expectations of leaders, as well as the respect that pupils have for staff and for each other. Pupils and their parents reported that bullying seldom occurs. Leaders are swift to address any issues between pupils when they do arise. As a result, pupils are happy and safe. Leaders support pupils' wider development through the school's Rise Up curriculum days. Pupils of all ages take part in exceptionally well-thought-through workshops. These help pupils to develop an increasingly deep knowledge of important issues such as equalities, relationships, sex and health education and financial literacy.

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