RE Inspection Report

Our Lady & St Joseph Catholic Primary School was inspected by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate on behalf of the Archbishop of Westminster on 21–22 February 2024. The inspection was carried out under canons 804 and 806 of the Code of Canon Law and fulfils the statutory requirements of Section 48 of the Education Act 2005.

What the school does well:

• The leadership team works hard to meet the challenges of the local community and actively supports those in need.

• The school has a calm, respectful atmosphere where all members of the community live out the mission: “With Christ at our centre, we love, listen and learn.”

• Inclusion is a key strength of the school, with all pupils valued and nurtured with high levels of care and respect.

• There is a strong relationship between the school and the parish, which supports pupils and families in their faith journey.

• Leaders and governors have a strong understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development, and address these through effective training and professional development.

“The leadership team works hard to meet the challenges of the local community and is actively engaged in supporting those in need.”

“There is a calm and respectful atmosphere within the school and all members of the community live out the mission ‘With Christ at our centre, we love, listen and learn’.”

“Our Lady and St Joseph is a very inclusive school; all are valued and nurtured with the highest levels of care and respect.”

“There is a strong link between the school and the parish and this ensures all are supported on their faith journey.”

“The leadership team, including governors, have a strong understanding of their strengths and areas to develop and these are addressed through quality training and development opportunities.”

“The Catholic life and mission at Our Lady and St Joseph is exceptional.”

“Pupils are very proud to be part of Our Lady and St Joseph community and know they are making a difference to this part of London; the school is known as a ‘beacon’ in this area.

“There is a lived sense of community at Our Lady and St Joseph and staff feel privileged to be a part of this community.”
 

“Pupils, including those with SEND, generally make good progress across the school from their starting points in religious education.”

“Staff are enthusiastic about teaching RE. They create a positive climate for learning and as a result, pupils enjoy lessons and are eager to participate in them.”

“Prayer is a regular part of the daily experience of all pupils and staff, and promotes a calm, reverent and purposeful environment.”