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"Pupils thrive in every way here. They succeed academically and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps."
"The school’s values of tolerance, consideration of others and love are encouraged through all aspects of school life."
"Teachers are experts in their subjects. They present new information clearly and in interesting ways."
"Pupils are safe, happy and cared for at this school. There is a climate of respect and compassion for all."
"Leaders quickly identify pupils who struggle with reading. They waste no time in giving pupils the help they need to become fluent and confident readers."
"Leaders quickly identify pupils who struggle with reading. They waste no time in giving pupils the help they need to become fluent and confident readers."
"Thank you for helping my son to continue to flourish as a young man."
"It is amazing to see how the boys are developing into young men."
"We are proud of our son, and we are also proud that he attends a glorious school dedicated to the betterment of all students, thanks to all the hard work of the teachers and school staff that make this possible."
"As parents, we could see the care and pride taken in the learning, from end pieces of work like the art to work in class books."
"I am so proud to be an ex-pupil and to see the school now, how well it is run and the quality of the staff and pupils delights me."
"What an amazing group of students! Christ is really at the heart here."
"I wanted to express how well your young people are at representing themselves, their school, their generation and so much more."
"I would like to take the opportunity to say how delightful, respectful and interactive the students were. They were an absolute delight to work with! We have heard nothing but positive things about your school and your students, you should be extremely proud."
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We were delighted to welcome our new Year 7 students to the school for Transition Day. 😍🙏
From the moment they arrived, the boys embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm, curiosity, and confidence. They met their new form tutors, explored the school, took part in a range of ...activities, and began building friendships that we hope will last throughout their time at St Bonaventure’s.
It was wonderful to see so many smiles, acts of kindness, and positive attitudes throughout the day. The smooth transition was made possible by the hard work and dedication of our staff, student ambassadors, and wider school community, who ensured every student felt welcomed, supported, and valued.
We are incredibly proud of how well our new Year 7 students represented themselves and cannot wait to welcome them back in September as official members of the St Bonaventure’s family.
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This week, the Catholic Church marks the feast day of St Bonaventure, the patron saint of our school. We will be celebrating with a Mass on 15 July in honour of his life, legacy, and witness to the faith.
Here are five important facts about his life and his role in the Church.
St ...Bonaventure, pray for us ✝️
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Do you want to have your name on our legacy 150th wall?
Our school is preparing to celebrate 150 years 👏 of education, community, and shared memories, and we would love you to be part of it. To mark this special anniversary, we are creating a Commemorative Legacy Wall on the Friary ...Lawn, made from beautifully engraved bricks.
Each brick costs £25 and includes two lines of text, with a maximum of 16 characters per line, including spaces.
To buy your personalised one for yourself or someone you know as a gift, please click the link in the bio.
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Our aim in our 6th Form is simple: to help you get to where you want to go ✨
In 2025, 35% of our students secured places at Oxbridge and prestigious Russell Group universities, among the highest in the Newham borough, while others progressed into highly competitive apprenticeships across... a wide range of sectors.
When we asked our students, “What is one thing you would love more people to know about our 6th Form?”, they shared some fantastic insights and testimonials below.
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Our student leaders had an inspiring day at the 2026 Student Leadership Conference, joining young people from across the Diocese of Brentwood for a day of faith, leadership and action.
Delivered in collaboration with the Diocesan Education Department, @caritasdob and the BCYS, the ...conference began with a keynote speech from Bishop Alan Williams and Fr Dominic Howarth, who encouraged students to deepen their faith, commitment to serving others and grow as leaders. They also had the opportunity to learn from pupils from other schools and explore how they can make a positive difference in their local communities.
We are incredibly proud of our students for representing St Bonaventure’s so well and look forward to seeing how they put their faith into action in the new academic year!
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Our Year 12 fine artists have been working right up against the clock in a demanding 5-hour mock exam, pushing their ideas and techniques to the limit as they pulled their oil paint prints through to completion.
It’s been brilliant to see such focused effort and genuinely personal, ...thoughtful outcomes emerge under pressure. Well done 🎨👏