St Anne's Catholic School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 September 2022

St Anne's is a lively, diverse and inclusive school. The founders' values of service to the school's community run through every aspect of life. Pupils are well cared for and have excellent opportunities. Staff feel valued and love working there. Parents are very positive about their experience, describing the school as 'amazing' and 'wonderful'. Leaders are ambitious for themselves and for the whole school. They are always looking for ways to make things better. Staff and pupils respond well to this, constantly striving for improvement. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. Those from different backgrounds do equally well. This includes pupils who are disadvantaged, those who speak English as an additional language and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. School rules are clear and fair. Sixth-form students set an excellent example to their community. Bullying is extremely rare and staff tackle it expertly if it happens. The school keeps its pupils safe. Pupils have access to an enormous selection of activities outside the classroom, including clubs, sports and trips. The school library is impressive and stimulating. It gives pupils of all abilities an exciting reading experience.

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