Cross and Passion College

Overview

Cross and Passion College is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" that is "very serious about optimising their learning experiences and outcomes through continuous improvement processes." The report highlights a strong culture where the vision is "lived out with integrity" and success is "visible, celebrated, and well embedded" across the community.

Strengths

• The college has "very well-developed and highly effective processes for self-evaluation" linked to a comprehensive school development plan.
• A "highly regarded and internationally renowned shared education provision" with Ballycastle High School is cited as a significant strength.
• The "preventative curriculum" is praised as a "key strength" that empowers pupils to make informed decisions about safety and well-being.
• Sport is "deeply embedded in the college’s ethos," contributing positively to attendance, skills, and examination outcomes.
• Staff benefit from a "highly effective research-informed programme of SPL," with clear links between professional learning and classroom practice.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies the need to "develop further the integration of digital skills across the KS3 curriculum," ensuring pupils enjoy progressive skills development within meaningful contexts.

Safeguarding

The evidence demonstrates that "arrangements for child and adult protection align to the current statutory guidance," and pupils reported that they "feel safe and well cared for."