Broughton Hall Catholic High School

Overview

Pupils are “proud to be part of” the school and feel “happy and safe” within a community that values strong relationships. Leaders have successfully addressed previous shortcomings, delivering a “high-quality, broad and ambitious curriculum” that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, progress well. The school is characterised by high expectations for behaviour and achievement, with staff working diligently to support every student’s success.

Strengths

• Pupils “behave well in lessons and during social times,” responding positively to leaders’ high expectations.
• The curriculum is “well designed” in almost all subjects, with teachers building knowledge in a “logical order.”
• Sixth-form students are “very well prepared for the next stage” of their education or employment through effective partnerships.
• Leaders have improved reading instruction, providing “effective support” to help pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
• Governors actively support leaders and help “protect them from excessive workload.”

Areas to improve

• In a “small number of subjects,” leaders must ensure curriculums are designed so pupils gain the “same rich body of knowledge” as in other subjects, as some do not currently acquire essential knowledge securely.
• Leaders need to “encourage wider participation” in extra-curricular activities, which have been affected by pandemic restrictions.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong safeguarding culture” where staff are thoroughly trained to identify risks and share concerns “in a timely manner.”