Section 48 RE Inspection

We are very pleased that in our most recent inspection (April 2024) we were graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas:

Inspection Judgements                                                     Grading

Overall effectiveness                                            OUTSTANDING

Catholic life and Mission                                      OUTSTANDING

Religious Education                                               OUTSTANDING

Collective Worship                                                 OUTSTANDING

Our Key Strengths were highlighted;

• There is a powerful sense of community, belonging, and commitment to the mission. The example and personal witness of the head teacher inspires this, ably supported by the recently formed senior leadership team.

• The very strong and effective partnership between the school and parish contributes exceptionally well to pupils’ spiritual formation.

• Pupils demonstrate a deep sense of belonging to this welcoming, inclusive community. They behave exceptionally well, are polite and appreciate all the school offers them.

• Teachers use excellent questioning skills that deepen pupils’ understanding of religious education. 

• Pupil and staff participation in prayer and liturgy is exceptionally heartfelt and enthusiastic. 

The full report is available to download below.

What is a Section 48 Inspection?

The Diocese of Hallam recognises the importance of review, self-evaluation and celebration as a continuous process, that is complemented by regular external inspection. The Framework and inspection provides both the school and the Bishop the means of ensuring that matters of significant importance such as the Catholic life of the school, teaching and learning are recognised and supported. This is carried out by focusing on the following areas:-

• Living Catholic Faith
• Catholic Leadership
• Word of God
• Welcome
• Welfare
• Worship
• Witness

These form the foundations for the overall effectiveness of the school.

The Diocese seeks to assist the school in its continuing work of self-evaluation through the identification of particular strengths, areas requiring further improvement and of progress made since the last inspection, as well as the celebration of all that is good, true and beautiful in the school.