Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
About Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic secondary school with sixth form situated in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is also part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT), which sponsors eleven faith schools in the Diocese of Westminster.
The School's last Ofsted Inspection in November 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.
The School's recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection - March 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.
We are a school with a fresh mindset. We are unashamedly aspirational and ambitious for all. We pledge to work tirelessly to achieve our aim of quality and excellence in all that we do. We have high aspirations for every student and we are very aware that each child has one opportunity to achieve their potential. We take our role in providing the best environment for them to discover who they are and their mission in life very seriously.
Importantly we also want our students to enjoy their education; to be happy, safe and secure and to grow in God's love so that when they leave the school they are equipped to change the world and make it a better place.
Our staff play an important role in shaping the culture and ethos at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. They ensure students learn in a safe and supportive environment where strong relationships are formed.
Focussing on skills, aspirations and positive values is just as important for staff as it is for pupils. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills and are offered training opportunities to enhance their leadership potential.
We acknowledge the enormous role played by our parents in supporting the school and their children. We are privileged to have such wonderful people working with us. Our partnership with them is undoubtedly our greatest strength and we recognise that everything we do builds on their roles and examples as prime educators of their children.
We promise to Nurture our students to Believe in themselves and develop their relationship with God to Succeed in life.
Headteacher
Mr. Declan Linnane
Location
Strong, principled leadership has been fundamental to the school's improvement.
- Ofsted - November 2023Staff's expectations of pupils are very high, both academically and in their everyday school life. Pupils meet these expectations, not because they have to, but because they value the teaching and support they receive.
- Ofsted - November 2023All pupils are unwaveringly polite, kind, confident and thoughtful.
- Ofsted - November 2023Pupils at Nicholas Breakspear School receive an exemplary education. They are cared for deeply by all school staff. Pupils also show a high level of mutual care and respect for one another.
- Ofsted - November 2023The school provides exceptional support for those new to Catholic teaching".
- Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection - March 2023The behaviour of pupils in lessons and throughout the school is exemplary. Pupils show a deep respect for their own dignity and the dignity of others";
- Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection - March 2023Leaders are ambitious; this is a school that is not complacent but is continuing to improve and innovate";
- Catholic School's Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection - March 2023
