St Mary's was last inspected on 10 & 11 June 2025. We were proud to announce that we continued to be a good school.
The judgement was reached after a 2-day inspection conducted by Ofsted Inspectors, Timothy Gartside and Katy Robinson
The inspection demonstrated that St Mary’s continues to flourish and since its last inspection in January 2020. The report is testament to the hard work of all members of the school community and recognises the efforts made by pupils, staff and governors, as well as the support we receive from parents and carers.
Ofsted report
Extracts from the report include comments such as:
- ‘The school is ambitious for its pupils’
- ‘Pupils are proud to be part of this inclusive school’
- ‘Staff foster strong relationships with pupils’
- ‘[Pupils] enjoy coming to school because they appreciate being part of a close-knit and friendly community’
- ‘Pupils feel safe when they are in school’
- ‘In lessons, pupils listen respectfully to their teachers and to each other’
- ‘Pupils dress smartly, maintaining the high standards of uniform required by the school’
- ‘Pupils benefit from an extensive range of enrichment opportunities that develop their skills and self-confidence’
- ‘The school’s curriculum is broad and ambitious’
- ‘Teachers are knowledgeable about their subjects’
- ‘The school identifies pupils with SEND accurately …… Overall, pupils with SEND achieve well’
- ‘Ensuring that pupils are fluent readers is a priority…. As a result, most pupils become fluent and confident readers over time’
- ‘The programme to support pupils’ personal development is well designed’
- ‘leaders [and] governors have played a significant role in ensuring that the school has sustained its performance since the last inspection’
The report can also be accessed on Ofsted’s website by following this link ……
