De La Salle School
St. Helens, United Kingdom
About De La Salle School
De La Salle School is a non-selective, co-educational, Roman Catholic secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in St.Helens, Merseyside, and currently has 1,200 pupils on roll. It is associated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool.
De La Salle School has a designated unit for students with an autistic spectrum condition. Students who are members of this unit are fully integrated into the life and work of the school.
Mr Andrew Rannard (Headteacher)
Values and vision
De La Salle School’s values reflect its heritage as a community of faith. The school advocates concern for the marginalised by promoting social justice; expects and demands respect for all people and places; strives to be an inclusive community; and challenges all to become the best they can be.
Its mission statement is: “To develop a retrospective community of faith which promotes the welfare of all and which challenges all to be the best they can through the pursuit of excellence.”
Ofsted report
“The quality of teaching, over time, in performing and visual arts, physical education and religious education is strong. Effective support and monitoring are provided for students with special educational needs and for those attending off-site provision. The school’s work to keep students safe is good. The school’s use of the Year 7 catch-up premium is effective. The provision for students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is strong, preparing students effectively to become valued citizens in modern Britain.”
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