Pupils at St Monica’s RC High School develop a strong sense of who they are and what they believe. They learn to debate issues, speak confidently and respectfully explore the views of others. Pupils work with staff to build positive relationships. They take on roles such as peer defenders and anti-hate crime ambassadors. Leaders have prioritised the school’s curriculum. They have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils study a broad, ambitious curriculum which is designed and delivered well. They are inspired to aim high. Consequently, they achieve well. Some pupils’ behaviour at social times is not good enough. Some pupils are made to feel uncomfortable by a few pupils, whose behaviour can be overly boisterous or inconsiderate of others. These pupils sometimes disrupt the smooth running of the school around the site and between lessons. Leaders have taken action to try and address this, but this has not been fully effective. The majority of pupils who communicated with inspectors feel safe at school, but the conduct of the minority makes some pupils feel unsafe at times. Where pupils report bullying, leaders deal with it effectively. Pupils have lots of opportunities to get involved in school life. The school council, for example, works with leaders to improve the school. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including clubs, trips and visits. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about the forthcoming ski trip to Austria and geography field trips.