Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

Overview: Cardinal Hume Catholic School is an outstanding school that provides an exceptional quality of education, develops pupils' character, and promotes inclusivity and a welcoming environment. Pupils become increasingly expert in their subjects and are encouraged to become the best version of themselves.

Strengths:

• Pupils receive an exceptional quality of education and become increasingly expert in their subjects.
• The school's work to develop pupils' character is exemplary, making them reflective and responsible members of the school community.
• Staff are experts in their subjects and effective training empowers them to continually improve their practice.
• The school has a well-considered approach to securing regular attendance from pupils, with effective action taken to support those who struggle.
• Pupils participate in a vast array of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, developing particular pupil attributes such as resilience or service.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.