In January 2016 the school was inspected jointly by the Diocese of Brentwood and the Diocese of Chelmsford and was rated good overall. The inspection evaluated the distinctiveness and effectiveness of the school, as a church school and extracts from the reports can be seen below. To view either or both reports please click on the appropriate heading.
“This inclusive Christian family community is welcoming to all, whatever their faith or non-faith background”
“Pupils are proud to belong, feel valued and achieve highly”
“Daily collective worship, rooted in prayer and Christian liturgy, nurtures pupils’ spiritual development well”
“Singing is a strength of the school”
“Pastoral care is a strength of this school, with teachers going above and beyond the call of duty”
“Parents speak highly of this joint school, which continually and faithfully serves their children and them”
“There is strong leadership at all levels which ensures Christianity permeates school life”
“The quality of teaching is consistently good”
“Pupils contribute to and benefit from the Christian life of the school to a great extent”
“The school governors are committed to the Christian life of the school. They are experienced, aware of their responsibilities and knowledgeable about the school and its day-to-day activities”
“Interviews and testimonials indicate that parents are overwhelmingly happy with the provision for religious education and Christian life. They appreciate the high standard of education, the care shown to pupils and the wide range of extra-curricular activities available”