Inspections
Ofsted Inspection
Our school was last inspected by Ofsted in March 2023. We were very pleased that St. Gerard’s continues to be judged a good school.
Some of the comments from the report included:
- St Gerard’s is a happy and harmonious community. Pupils learn that everyone is equal and should be treated with respect.
- Leaders and staff have high expectations of all pupils. They have developed a curriculum that enables pupils to achieve well in a broad range of subjects.
- Pupils know that adults care about them.
- Right from the early years, pupils follow the school’s well-established rules and routines diligently.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
You can read the full report below:
- Ofsted Inspection Report – March 2023
RE Inspection
Our last RE Inspection was in March 2018 when our RE provision was judged to be good with some outstanding elements.
The Diocesan team noted that:
- St. Gerard’s is welcoming and inclusive with a strong Catholic identity and outstanding Catholic ethos.
- The headteacher provides strong, visionary leadership and sets high standards and expectations for all members of the school community.
- Catholic Life and Religious Education is firmly centred on the school mission and significantly shapes pupils morally and spiritually.
- Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are happy, confident learners and are able to thrive in a secure, harmonious environment.
- Pupil behaviour is exemplary.
You can read the full report below:
- RE Inspection Report – March 2018