A secondary school in East Ham has been praised for its "transformational" impact on young people.
St Bonaventure’s Roman Catholic School received an 'outstanding' rating in its latest Catholic Schools Inspectorate report.
The report highlighted the school's deeply embedded Catholic ethos and its success in "transforming young people’s lives in Newham".
Inspectors noted that students are nurtured to become "well educated, and socially responsible citizens who make meaningful contributions to the community and bring pride to their families".
The report also praised the school's culture of values, kinship, and community, as well as its commitment to prayer and service.
It described pastoral care as "exemplary", recognising the school's support for vulnerable students and families through external partnerships.
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Dominic McCormack, headteacher at St Bonaventure’s, said: "This inspection was very much a team effort, and this success belongs to our whole school community.
"The outcome only reinforces what we already know — that our school is a vibrant, caring and faith-centred community where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish."
In 2025, 35 per cent of Year 13 students secured places at Oxbridge and prestigious Russell Group universities.
The school will celebrate its 150th anniversary next year and a series of events are planned as part of the celebrations.
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