RE Inspection- 5th October 2018

Key highlights from the inspection include:

The Catholic life of the school is outstanding:

• The school’s motto ‘At St Joseph's we love, learn and live by the example of Jesus Christ’ permeates life at this school.

•  Religious education is at the heart of the school and its curriculum.

• The pupils are excellent ambassadors for their school and are proud to talk about it to visitors.

• Pupils’ spiritual and moral development is carefully fostered in this school.

• The school provides excellent opportunities for pupils to develop their call to serve others, through their involvement in a wide range of activities and events.

• Worship and prayer are central to the life of the school and underpin its vision, ethos and commitment to its Catholic faith

• School leaders share a commitment to the provision of prayer and worship across the school.

• Governors are actively engaged in promoting the Catholic life of the school and are committed to continuous improvement.

• Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school. One parent said, ‘I feel lucky to be part of this school.

Classroom religious education is good:

• Pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning are outstanding

• Pupils are keen and eager to learn.

• Teaching is good with examples of outstanding practice throughout the school.

• Staff create a positive and nurturing climate for learning for all pupils.

• Pupils in Early Years Foundation Stage receive a strong foundation for developing their religious literacy.

• Pupils who have special educational needs and or disabilities are well supported and make good progress.

RE Inspection Report

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