Welcome to our school

"The school has an exceptionally strong, caring ethos which is shared by all staff and valued by students. Parents and carers noted the high level of support provided for their children." (Ofsted 2011)

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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is a self-governing school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster. As our mission statement says - "Everything we say and everything we do should be based on the Gospel values of Truth, Justice, Peace and Love". Each individual in our community is valued as a unique and gifted creation of God. As the only co-educational Catholic School in this area, we take pride in striving for quality and excellence in all that we do. We have 1000 students on roll, 160 of whom are in the Sixth Form.

We have a large, pleasant greenfield site on the rural outskirts of St Albans, once the Roman city of Verulamium. There is room for the students to work and play in safe and secure surroundings. Apart from Sixth Formers, our students remain on the site throughout the day.

"Pupils enjoy being at the school and enjoy being part of this community; they feel thay will succeed and recognise the efforts the school goes to help them grow spiritually and prepare for adult life. There is a strong sense of mutual respect across the whole community." (Diocese of Westminster Report 2011)

"The school has a very caring ethos and you told us how much you value the opportunities you have to reflect on your lives and share any concerns with staff. The headteacher and staff provide outstanding care, guidance and support for you all, from before you begin at the school to the point at which you leave." (Letter to Parents from the Lead Ofsted Inspector 2011)

Ofsted Inspection 2011

Type: Voluntary-Aided (Mixed)

Number on roll: 1025

Published Admission number: 180

Denomination: Catholic

 

The Alban Consortium.

We are proud to be working in partnership with our Junior Catholic feeder schools which are:

St. Bernadettes, London Colney

Headteacher: Mrs. L Barton

St. John Fisher, St. Albans

Headteacher: Mr. C. McNerney

St. Adrians, St. Albans

Headteacher: Mrs. Y Hawkes

SS Alban and Stephen, St. Albans

Headteacher: Mrs. H Hill

Pope Paul, Potters Bar

Headteacher: Mrs. H Lines

St. Joseph's, Waltham Cross

Headteacher: Mr. A Gorton

St. Dominics, Harpenden

Headteacher: Mrs. E O' Brien

The Holy Family, Welwyn Garden City

Headteacher: Mrs. C. McMahon

Our Lady's, Welwyn Garden City

Headteacher: Mrs. C. Corr

St. Teresa's, Borehamwood

Headteacher: Mr. M Holdsworth

St. Philip Howard, Hatfield

Headteacher: Mrs. M Waugh

St. Pauls School, Cheshunt

Headteacher: Mrs. S Allen

St. Catherines School, Barnet

Headteacher: Mrs. E Quigley