latest Ofsted inspection report

 I am delighted to share that our latest Ofsted inspection report is now available to read on our school website.

The report provides a highly positive reflection of life at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School and recognises many of the strengths that make our school such a special place to learn and grow.

Under Ofsted's new inspection framework, schools are no longer judged using the familiar grades of Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate. Instead, Ofsted now assesses schools against a series of standards. Importantly, the Expected Standard broadly reflects what parents would previously have understood as a Good judgement. It means the school is securely meeting Ofsted's expectations and providing pupils with a strong quality of education.

We are particularly pleased that inspectors recognised the ambition we have for every pupil and the strength of our curriculum. The report highlights that:

"Leaders have crafted a curriculum that is ambitious and sequences learning logically."

"Pupils achieve well because teachers have secure subject knowledge and present new learning clearly."

"The curriculum helps pupils to build their knowledge over time and apply it successfully."

"Pupils benefit from a broad range of opportunities that enhance their personal development."

"Pupils are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment and training."

Inspectors also recognised the culture of high expectations that exists throughout the school, noting that:

"Pupils are proud of their school."

"Pupils' results in national examinations help them to move on to ambitious destinations."

The report reflects our unwavering commitment to providing an academically ambitious education, excellent pastoral care and a wealth of opportunities that allow every young person to flourish.

I would like to thank our pupils, staff, governors, parents and carers for their continued support and partnership. The report acknowledges the dedication, commitment and aspiration that characterise our school community.

I encourage you to take the time to read the full report, which is available on our website. The link is below

https://www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/ofsted-policies

Thank you for your continued support of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs McComas 

Head of School