What does the school do well? (January 2020)

I moved my son to St Mary’s nearly a year ago. The difference in my son has been amazing. He’s more settled now and actually enjoys going! They’ve given him confidence and immense support over a difficult year for us. He’s catching up well as was slightly behind from his old school.

No complaints

The school has helped build my children's self confidence and their belief's in themselves. They are happy, confident, relaxed and doing well in all their subjects.

Extremely welcoming and helpful regarding any concerns. Very informative.

The school has a very personal touch as well as performing excellent education they also act as a family loving and caring.

The familiarity of teachers with children even if they don't teach them they still know their name. Also, the Headteacher at the school gate makes her more approachable. School is very welcoming. Making my daughter feel welcome.

The school has a community feel to it and my child (like every child) is known by name by every teacher. That speaks volumes on its own. My child is always excited to go to school and that should be the only statistic the council/ govt need to see.

St Mary's has helped my son massively. He's achieved so much with the help of the school really couldn't fault St Mary's in anyway. Brilliant school.

The staff at St Mary’s are fantastic. I feel they genuinely care about their students.

The headteacher is standing at the gate each morning greeting pupils and parents as they arrive for school. This is one of the best things about St Mary’s.

Really good hot meal system , my child really enjoys going to school staff are very helpful especially in the office with any relevant questions

My son has settled really well and enjoys all aspects of school life

Listened to me when I expressed that I felt my child has learning disabilities they had her observed fairly quickly and put things in place to help her to succeed in her work.

Pastoral team is excellent. They  do everything they can.

Encourages children to learn in a happy environment. Frequent visits to church. Opportunities for school trips

Caring and make a lovely environment for the children

Parental engagement listening to parents concerns

Personal touch and making a student feel like an individual rather than a number.

Cares about the children

Wonderful pastoral care and open teachers

Good communication and very friendly teaching staff, great ethos

Manage the cars in the morning.

SPAG and topic

Makes the children feel part a family and encourages them to do well

Everything

Communication

We joined the school during last academic year and so impressed with the staffs care for the children. My children have both jumped forward academically since joining from both being academically behind in their last school. An excellent school,  would highly recommend it.

Great Gem system for behaviour. A real family focus feel.

All teachers are very supportive, will help in any way they can.

Treat everyone with respect and model the right values

It’s a great school my son loves going there

Lovely caring staff and very welcoming with excellent communication. Every child feels listened too and valued

Children and parents are welcomed as if part of a family. Staff are open and available to help.

Concerns are never brushed off. They are taken seriously no matter how silly they may appear at times.

Warm and friendly community, feels like a family.

Really caring and supportive to children not only on academic basis

Provide support for children according to their personal needs and stage of development

The school is so good at teaching the children and ensuring they all feel valued and their differences are respected

Kind and friendly approach to education

My son is happy at this school.

Staff is really friendly & helpful

Caring

They communicate with parents.