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Catholic Life and Mission - Outstanding
Religious Education - Outstanding
Collective Worship - Outstanding
This is a wonderful achievement for our entire school community and stands as a testament to the remarkable dedication of our pupils, staff, parents/carers, clergy and all who contribute to the life of St Mary’s. The inspectors highlighted the culture of inclusivity at the heart of our school, noting how young people flourish within our Catholic ethos. Inspectors also commended the exceptional relationships and pastoral care, which ensure that each pupil feels valued as a unique creation of God.
At St Mary’s, we place great value, not only on academic excellence but also on the moral and spiritual development of our pupils and are delighted that this integral aspect of our mission has been recognised and celebrated in such a positive way.
This achievement is a wonderful reflection of the collective effort and commitment of our entire school community and testament to the commitment of the Religious Studies department, who were highly commended by the Inspectors for their skill and dedication.
Ofsted visited the school in June 2024 and judged St. Mary's to be OUTSTANDING, the highest rating, across all areas:
Quality of Education - Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes - Outstanding
Personal Development - Outstanding
Leadership and Management (including Safeguarding) - Outstanding
Sixth Form - Outstanding
Inspectors described pupils’ conduct and attitudes as ‘exceptional’ in a school underpinned by ‘a strong inclusive ethos of care alongside high expectations’. Our curriculum was described as ‘broad and ambitious’ and ‘exceptionally well organised’. Inspectors recognised that pupils are ‘remarkably articulate’ and sixth form students described as ‘exceptionally positive role models’. Personal and character development, alongside our ‘uncompromising commitment to supporting pupils with SEND’, also warranted praise, as did our tenacious approach to safeguarding.
As a proud Catholic school we prioritise and value the holistic education of each pupil and strive to ensure that, through being the best version of themselves, each child can fulfil their God-given potential. Our uncompromising focus on academic excellence, holistic education and religious formation, through our Inauro programme, was judged to be exceptional by the inspectors.
The full report can be downloaded below.