St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 February 2024

This is an exceptional school where pupils flourish. The school has the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils in the school, including in the popular sixth form, rise to these expectations at every opportunity. Pupils take great pride in their school, and their behaviour is impeccable. They work hard in lessons and thrive when challenged. Pupils achieve very well in public examinations. They are also supported to develop more widely. They feel happy and safe. The ethos of the school ensures that pupils are taught to be responsible and caring citizens and to 'become the person that God created us to be.' The 'college parliament' represents all year groups. Pupils say they are listened to. For example, after pupils were asked for their views about the school's personal development programme, leaders made appropriate changes. The school's curriculum is broad and ambitious. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. These pupils also access the exceptional range of clubs, trips and activities that the school organises to enrich the curriculum. For example, nearly all pupils in Year 9 visited Rome last year.

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