We were delighted to welcome Maro Itoje to St Paul’s Way, marking an exciting moment for our school community.

Maro’s visit came as a result of our partnership with Action Tutoring, a charity dedicated to supporting pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds through high quality maths and English tutoring.

We have recently become a partner school, enabling our pupils to benefit from targeted academic support designed to build confidence and close attainment gaps.

This opportunity has been made possible through the Maro Itoje Pearl Fund, which provides funding to organisations like Action Tutoring to expand their reach and impact.

While the Pearl Fund does not work directly in schools, its support plays a vital role in ensuring that more pupils can access structured tutoring programmes.

During his visit, Maro met with pupils and staff, gaining insight into the tutoring sessions and the positive impact they are already having within the classroom.

Pupils also had the exciting opportunity to take part in a question and answer session, where they asked Maro questions directly about his career, education and experiences.

His presence was an inspiration, reinforcing the importance of dedication, resilience and a commitment to learning both in and beyond school.

This experience strongly reflects our value of Aspiration. By engaging with an inspiring role model and accessing additional academic support, our pupils are encouraged to aim high and believe in their potential, helping them to achieve their very best.