The Catholic High School, Chester

Pastoral care is highlighted as central, with every child seen as an individual

“pastoral care where every child is seen as an individual and a mutually supportive community”

The Chaplain's role explicitly includes pastoral care alongside spiritual accompaniment and student support, and staff prayer is framed as building community and shared support.

“The areas where the Chaplain focuses are spiritual accompaniment, pastoral care, justice/service, advocacy, evangelisation, catechesis, Prayer and Liturgy celebration, leader development and Parish & neighbourhood liaison.”

School has a longstanding involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, marked by staff attendance at its 70th anniversary event.

“Mr Barnsley was honoured to attend the 70th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh award at Buckingham Palace before half term. The school has been supporting…”

Students engage in a range of chaplaincy-linked enrichment and social action activities, including a Youth SVP conference, the Faith in Action Award, and community service such as running an SVP Afternoon Tea and preparing Christmas Hampers for the sick and vulnerable.

“We have a thriving Youth SVP conference coordinated by our chaplain and led by the students.”

School describes its ethos as providing a safe, nurturing environment where students are expected to work hard and aim high

“Our ethos provides all members of the school community with a safe and nurturing environment allowing all students to flourish and develop their talents. We expect our students to work hard and to aim high.”

School emphasises a caring, supportive environment that helps students flourish and reach their potential.

“We are extremely proud of the caring and supportive environment our school provides, which allows students to flourish as individuals and reach their full potential.”

School is an 11-18 school, indicating it runs its own sixth form provision alongside a dedicated sixth form site link.

“The Catholic High School, Chester, an 11-18 school, located just outside Chester City Centre.”

School holds a Sixth Form Open Evening for prospective students, open access with no booking required.

“Looking forward to welcoming students to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6-8pm. No booking required, just come along on the evening….”

Sixth Form Open Evening event advertised as an open, no-booking-required event for prospective students.

“Looking forward to welcoming students to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6-8pm. No booking required, just come along on the evening….”

The school holds a Sixth Form Open Evening (no booking required) for prospective students to attend.

“Looking forward to welcoming students to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6-8pm.”

Ofsted confirmed in November 2021 that the school is a 'good' school

“In November 2021, Ofsted confirmed that we are a good school and children flourish at The Catholic High.”