Our school is built on strong foundations of discipline and moral purpose. We offer a lively, dynamic and highly successful environment in which to achieve. Above all, we are a faith community, providing an enriching education which cares deeply about the wellbeing and development of our children and our community.
Year 10
“I was nervous about being new to the school but the school arranged for me to meet my form tutor before I joined in September. I was able to ask any questions and find out lots of information which helped me with the move into secondary school. The wellbeing sessions run by Miss John also help us to think about how we are feeling and what support we need. I’ve made lots of friends since joining the school and am so pleased I came here!
Year 11
“My favourite subject is P.E and I love that there are so many after school clubs to choose from so I can try out new sports and improve my skills. I can get involved in loads of clubs such as basketball, judo, or even weightlifting! I also try my best in my lessons and I’m competitive so it helps me be successful with everything I do!”
Year 13
“We are always challenged by our teachers and supported to get the best possible grades at every stage of our learning. It’s crucial to not rely on a textbook all the time; my teachers encourage me to use my initiative and do wider research on topics. I’m always impressed by the passion our teachers have. Alongside learning new content we’re also taught how to revise and recap the knowledge we’ve learned. This has helped me to get really good grades and feel more prepared for my GCSE exams.”
Former Year 13
“I joined Cardinal Pole in Year 10 so it was scary being a new student so late into my secondary school journey. Regardless, I can’t thank my teachers and friends for being so welcoming and supportive! As Head Girl, I’m now a role model for younger students which has given me a newfound confidence in my leadership skills. It’s an honour to be able to give back to the school and be a reassurance for students who may feel how I felt when I joined!”
Former Year 13
“The transition from GCSE to A-Levels was the most challenging for me. It’s known for being such a big learning curve and I was worried I wouldn’t do as well as I wanted to. Luckily, I developed close bonds with my teachers, who make sure I’m always on track and I am constantly building my knowledge and exam technique. They’ve allowed me to feel confident in my own abilities!”
Former Year 13
“The job market these days is so saturated and our future careers can be a worry for students my age as it can feel like it’ll be impossible to progress and stand out. But at Cardinal Pole our Sixth Form Team and careers advisor gives us endless opportunities to apply our strengths and interests through taster sessions and work experience with a range of companies. We also get lots of support and advice when it comes to applying for universities or apprenticeships. It’s essential to have lots of options available to you and Cardinal Pole has easily given me that reassurance!”
Cardinal Pole Catholic School, 205 Morning Lane, London, E9 6LG
Monday 11th December 2023: AP1 Week for Years 7-10 and Bespoke timetables for Years 11-13
Friday 15th December 2023: End of exams - early finish for students 12.45pm
Tuesday 19th December 2023: Year 7 Carol Service at St Dominic's RC Church 1.30pm
Wednesday 20th December 2023: Student Christmas Lunch (fully funded)
Wednesday 20th December 2023: Christmas Jumper Day (£1 charity donation)
Thursday 21st December 2023: End of Term - School finishes at 12.30pm
Christmas Break: Friday 22nd December 2023 to Friday 5th January 2024
Monday 8th January 2024: Whole School Returns at 9.30am
Sixth Form applications are now open and take less than 5 minutes to complete! To apply, please click the button below which will take you to the application form.