De La Salle College

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that De La Salle College has made significant progress since 2022, with "tangible improvements in the pupils’ learning experiences and the outcomes they attain." The school demonstrates effective leadership and support for its diverse pupil population, including those with special educational needs. Consequently, the report states that "no further follow-up inspection is required."

Strengths

• Pupils report they are "happy and feel safe in school" and value the "positive relationships" with teachers.
• Careers education is now "effective," helping pupils make informed choices and access relevant work experience.
• There is an "improved use of academic and pastoral data" to identify and support pupils at risk of underachieving.
• In most classes observed, pupils "engage well with their learning" and show "good levels of interest and enjoyment."
• Governors are "pro-active" and provide appropriate support and challenge to improve outcomes.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must include a "wider range of first-hand learning and teaching evidence" to fully inform self-evaluations.
• The school needs to continue developing the curriculum offer to meet the "changing needs, aspirations and abilities of all the pupils."
• A continued focus is required on fostering "positive pupil behaviours for learning" to raise outcomes further.

Safeguarding

The report states that "arrangements for child protection align to the current statutory guidance" and that the school has planned training for adult protection.