A Catholic community dedicated to achieving excellence for all
Updated Information
St Mary’s Catholic School: Outstanding Ofsted Report
Inspection Date October 23-10-2012
Please see the attached Ofsted report in which our school has achieved outstanding results in all four key areas;
Achievement of pupils
Quality of teaching
Behaviour and safety of pupils
Leadership and management
St Mary’s Catholic School Diocese of Westminster: Outstanding School Report
Inspection Date November 22-11-2012
Please see the attached Diocese report in which our school has achieved outstanding results in the key areas;
Classroom Religious Education
The Catholic life of the school
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The aims of the school are:
• the formation of our young people according to Gospel values;
• the fulfilment of the potential of our pupils in all aspects of the curriculum;
• the personal, social and spiritual development of our pupils into responsible, generous and caring members of society;
• the achievement of all these within a culture of respect and appreciation for the worth and contribution of each member of our school and its wider community.
In 1896, five Sisters from the Belgian congregation of St Mary of Namur came to Bishop's Stortford and established a school with just 9 students. These pioneering Sisters were the first to provide Catholic education for the district, and the school rapidly became a success. Their legacy is St Mary’s Catholic School, and as we look to the future with high expectations for continued success, their vision continues to inspire us. This is expressed in our aspiration towards academic excellence founded on Gospel values. In practical terms this also means the best possible pastoral care and guidance and the challenge and support of a broad range of spiritual opportunities which permeate through all aspects of school life.
