St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The principal and his senior team lead the school with determination and skill. The governing body provides senior leaders with expert challenge and support. Leaders share a clear vision and moral purpose.

They know their school well and have maintained the school's outstanding overall effectiveness. The rich curriculum is responsive to pupils' interests and needs. It enables pupils to engage in rigorous intellectual enquiry and in high-level discussion.

Almost all pupils participate in a wide variety of enrichment activities. These develop their interests well and add to the richness of the school's community. The creative and pe...rforming arts flourish.

Inspiring teaching and rigorous assessment promote pupils' very strong progress in a wide range of subjects. Pupils' progress in mathematics and science is strong but not as substantial as in other subjects. Teachers have high expectations of what pupils can achieve.

Their accomplished questioning deepens pupils' subject knowledge and pushes their learning on. The principal and senior leaders are a visible presence around school. Their work is highly regarded by pupils, parents, carers and staff.

St Richard Reynolds is a harmonious community. Most pupils are rarely absent and behave exceptionally well. They support each other, are considerate and celebrate differences.

Leaders take prompt and effective action to secure improvements where they are needed. They have made sure that progress in mathematics and science is improving securely. Pupils receive outstanding careers information, advice and guidance.

They are well prepared for the next stage in their education or employment after leaving school. Leadership opportunities are extensive. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, have a real say in how the school operates.

Teaching is strong across all subjects in the sixth form, and provision is outstanding. Students are excellent role models for younger pupils and they receive high-quality pastoral support.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than the average-sized secondary school.

The school opened a sixth form in September 2018. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils funded through the pupil premium is below the national average. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below the national average.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is below the national average. The proportion of pupils who have an EHC plan is above average. The school uses alternative provision at West Thames College.

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