Congratulations to St Mary's and Sacred Heart schools on
successful Ofsted inspections. 

The final reports have now been published and are available on the schools websites.

     St Mary's Catholic School                        Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

           The quality of education                 Outstanding       The quality of education                Good
           Behaviour and attitudes                 Outstanding       Behaviour and attitudes                Outstanding
           Personal development                    Good                      Personal development                   Outstanding
           Leadership and management       Good                      Leadership and management      Good
           Sixth-form provision                        Good                      Early Years                                         Good

We are extremely proud of this positive outcome which is testament to the care and commitment of our staff, the support of parents, and of course a celebration of the wonderful children. (Mrs Fusi, Headteacher)
The outstanding ratings for quality of education and for behaviour and attitude is recognition of the commitment of our staff and the hard work of our amazing students. (Miss McHugh, Headteacher)

"This is a happy school, where everyone receives a warm welcome" (Sacred Heart)
Pupils know the high expectations that staff have of their work and their behaviour.  Pupils strive to meet these high standards.  Pupils' positive attitudes to their learning are palpable.

"The quality of education pupils receive is exceptional" (St Mary's)
The curriculum is well-designed and commonly understood.  Teachers have the expertise to deliver subject content highly effectively.  As a result, pupils achieve consistently highly in public examinations.

"The culture of positive behaviour at St Mary's is remarkable" (St Mary's)

"Pupils behaviour is exemplary" (St Mary's)
During lessons pupils engage fully in their learning.  They respond confidently to questions, work hard and produce written work which is of a high quality.  During unstructured times, the school is a calm environment.

"St Mary's is a very special community to be part of" (St Mary's)
The school provides an environment that enables its pupils to flourish in a caring, safe and inclusive setting.  Pupils and staff alike describe the school community as feeling like a family.

"The energy, determination and tenacity of school leaders and the trust are bringing about effective and sustained improvements for pupils" (St Mary's)

"Pupils know the high expectations that staff have of their work and their behaviour.  Pupils strive to meet these high standards.  Pupils' positive attitudes to their learning are palpable." (Sacred Heart)