Bishop Luffa School, Chichester

Overview

Bishop Luffa School is described as an “exceptional school” where pupils “live out the vision of ‘life in all its fullness’.” The report highlights a “long tradition of achieving high standards” and notes that leaders have successfully raised ambitions to make the school “even more inclusive,” supporting vulnerable pupils and those from Ukraine.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “broad and ambitious” with a “clear vison” of what pupils should learn, enabling success in examinations and increasing entry into the English Baccalaureate.
• Teachers possess “excellent subject knowledge” and deliver “well planned and taught lessons” that encourage pupils to recall previous learning and build new knowledge.
• Behaviour is “exemplary,” with any rare issues tackled “immediately by caring staff,” creating an environment where pupils can “be yourself.”
• Sixth-form students play a “remarkably important role,” leading peers in charity work and contributing to a “unique working environment” akin to higher education.
• The school provides “abundance” of opportunities for character development, including trips and clubs, while ensuring “disadvantaged pupils” are supported to access these activities.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff trained to report concerns and leaders working collaboratively with other professionals to keep vulnerable pupils safe.