OFSTED and Religious Life
Admissions and Inspection Reports
“This is an good school. Relationships between pupils and adults are strong. There is a strong sense of community within the school. Pupils develop well both academically and socially.
There is an ambitious academic curriculum in place for pupils. Leaders, staff, parents, carers and pupils understand that reading is the gateway to future learning. Reading is given the highest priority.
A love of reading is promoted throughout the school. Each class has a well-stocked book corner that pupils use enthusiastically. Whole-class story time happens every day. A love of reading is promoted throughout the school. Each class has a well-stocked book corner that pupils use enthusiastically. Whole-class story time happens every day.
Our Latest Ofsted Report
SECTION 48 REPORTS
“Sacred Heart Catholic Primary is an outstanding Voluntary Academy. It is a deeply committed and caring community, characterised by outstanding leadership and dedicated staff, united in wholeheartedly promoting the Catholic mission of the school.
The mission statement, motto and values of the school have been successfully promoted and understood, thus enabling the whole community to live out the Gospel message in their daily lives.
The Catholic Life (CL) of the school is deeply embedded, ensuring that all pupils can contribute to and benefit from the excellent provision. They know that the school is made special by its Catholic ethos and they have a tremendous sense of belonging, shared by their parents and carers.”
DIOCESAN BOARD FOR INSPECTIONS
Our most recent Section 48 framework for Catholic Life and Religious Education report (March 2018)
“Teaching is engaging and motivating, with a wide range of strategies employed to sustain pupils’ interest and harness their involvement to best effect. Creative approaches to RE lessons have made a significant impact on pupils’ progress.
Attainment is very good, with a sizeable proportion of pupils achieving beyond age- related expectations by the end of Key Stage 2.”
DIOCESAN BOARD FOR INSPECTIONS