Come along and visit St Scholastica's! Remember, you do not need to be a Catholic to attend our school. We welcome children and families of all of faiths and none.
Come along and visit St Scholastica's! Remember, you do not need to be a Catholic to attend our school. We welcome children and families of all of faiths and none.
St Scholastica’s School

Ofsted

This page contains the reports from our recent Ofsted visits.

OFSTED JANUARY 2025

Ofsted made the following key judgements following school inspection on 28th January 2025:

Quality of education:                    Good

Behaviour and attitudes:               Good

Personal development:                 Good

Leadership and management:      Good

Early years provision:                    Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

The report celebrates St Scholastica’s as a place where children thrive both academically and personally. Inspectors recognised the high standards of teaching and learning, the warm and inclusive environment, and the strong sense of community that underpins everything we do. They praised our pupils for their enthusiasm, excellent behaviour, and positive attitudes to learning, reflecting the values we instil every day.

The inspectors recognised the high-quality education we provide, praising our engaging and ambitious curriculum, the strong teaching of phonics and reading, and our commitment to pupils with special educational needs. They commended our pupils for their positive attitudes to learning, excellent behaviour, and kindness, as well as the inclusive and nurturing environment we foster.

We are particularly proud of the recognition given to our broad and enriching curriculum, ensuring pupils develop confidence and a love for learning. Inspectors noted that our staff’s dedication and expertise play a crucial role in supporting pupils and ensuring they thrive.

This report is a testament to the dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work of our entire school community—our children, staff, governors, and of course, you, our supportive parents and carers. 

OFSTED 2019, CONCLUDED:

‘ST SCHOLASTICA’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL CONTINUES TO BE A GOOD SCHOOL.’

Our report highlighted the following:

  • Pupils are safe and well cared for.
  • Teachers are focused on helping each pupil to achieve their very best.
  • Pupils behave well.
  • The school’s positive ethos encourages pupils to reflect on their own faith and to learn about others.
  • Pupils enjoy Mass and special assemblies at the church.
  • Leaders ensure that what pupils learn in each subject is challenging and ambitious.
  • Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well too
  • Leaders care about the well-being of all members of staff.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders ensure that any concerns about pupils’ well-being are taken seriously.

Congratulations to all our pupils, families, staff, governors and wider St Scholastica’s community. Please click the following link to view the full report –