St Christopher’s CE High School and Sixth Form, Accrington was inspected over two days in May and we are delighted with the report which highlights many strengths, including a Strong judgement for Behaviour and Attendance.
Headmaster Mr Richard Jones said
“I am delighted with our latest Ofsted report and salute all those members of the school community who work hard to ensure that the pupils in our care receive an excellent standard of education. It is a privilege and a joy to lead a Church school which delivers across the board, one which has been able to maintain a strong track record over many decades and one where Christian virtues inform all that we say and do.”
The report commented that all pupils are able to ‘prosper and succeed’, living out the school’s Christian virtues, enjoying the ‘family feel’ and conducting themselves with ‘respect and kindness in lessons and at social times.’ Pupils ‘focus in lessons, work hard and achieve well.’
Another highlight from the report was an acknowledgement of the school’s ‘ambitious personal development programme’ - a testament to the fantastic extra-curricular and enrichment programmes made available by staff.
We were also pleased that the inspection team concluded that ‘pupils know what high standards are expected of them. They rise to these expectations. Pupils are mature and manage their own behaviour well.’
Chair of the Governing Body, Fr David Arnold commented,
“Governors are delighted that the school’s many strengths have been identified and commented upon. The work of the whole school community is recognised and we are pleased that St Christopher’s has once again been judged as one guided by clear values, where pupils are safe and feel happy, are supported by a strong curriculum, achieve well and move on to high quality destinations. We do not take success of this sort for granted and appreciate the role that a supportive parent body plays in ensuring such positive outcomes.”
Follow this link to view the report in full:
St Christopher's Ofsted Report 2026