Catholic School Inspection Report 2024 'Outstanding'
The overall quality of Catholic education provided by the school was judged to be outstanding following the Catholic Schools Inspecorate's inspection of the school in June 2024.
'St Mary of the Angels is an exceptionally welcoming and joyful community. Pupils understand and fully embrace the Catholic identity and mission of the school. Pupils show a deep and consistent respect for themselves and others, and consequently behaviour around the school is exceptional, coupled with outstanding attitudes to learning. The inspiring leadership team, including governors, are a beacon of excellence, with a deep understanding of the mission they serve, both in the local community and beyond. Pupils have excellent subject knowledge in religious education and make consistently good progress, building effectively on prior learning so as to reflect spiritually and to think ethically. Pupils engage deeply and are active participants in the rich variety of opportunities for prayer and liturgy across the school.'
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CSI Insepction Report June 2024 | [pdf 245KB] |
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Ofsted Inspection October 2021
'Pupils like coming to this school. They trust the staff in school, and this helps them to feel supported. They say that the adults always listen to them. As a result, they are confident to speak about any worries or problems they have. One pupil, reflecting the views of others, said that: ‘The teachers are always helping us. It is a very safe school; there are no places that feel unsafe.’ On the rare occasions when bullying happens, leaders deal with it effectively. Staff know pupils well. They have high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour and expect them to work hard. In lessons, pupils concentrate on their work and focus. Children in Nursery and Reception settle in well. They play and learn happily together. In most subjects, all pupils learn and achieve well here. Pupils can join in with a wealth of activities beyond the classroom. These include music tuition, outdoor learning and after-school sports and art clubs. Most parents and carers speak highly of the school’s work. They value the wider support the school gave pupils and families during periods of remote education.' Ofsted October 2021