At St John Henry Newman, pupils thrive in an exceptionally nurturing environment that is deeply rooted in Catholic values. A strong sense of community runs through the school. This is built through shared experiences such as collective worship and moments of reflection. From the start, pupils learn to show kindness, compassion and respect. They are thoughtful about others’ needs and support one another with genuine care. Pupils benefit from an extremely ambitious and engaging curriculum. They love their lessons and speak enthusiastically about what they are learning. In the early years, children develop very high levels of independence. For example, in Reception, children use visual prompts to independently write about how Jesus felt during his time in the desert. Pupils take pride in their exceptional achievements and are unwaveringly focused on their work, eager to do their best. Pupils rise to meet the very high expectations that the school sets for their behaviour. Their conduct is exemplary, both in lessons and during playtime. Pupils are incredibly polite and friendly. They help each other to do well. Pupils celebrate each other’s successes and take joy in seeing their friends achieve highly.