Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

Overview: Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a good school where pupils enjoy being and feel safe. The school has very high standards and expectations, and relationships between pupils and teachers are exceptional. Pupils achieve well and are well-prepared for adult life.

Strengths:

• Pupils enjoy being at an inclusive school with very high standards and expectations.
• Relationships between pupils and teachers are exceptional.
• The aspirational curriculum includes a wide range of subjects that meet the interests of all pupils.
• Pupils achieve well and the high standard of careers provision ensures they make informed decisions about their future.
• Pupils feel safe and know that they can talk to staff, who will listen and support them.
• The school celebrates the contributions and potential of all pupils.

Areas to improve:

• A small number of pupils who do not attend regularly enough do not do as well as they could.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.