Religious Education Inspection
Report Summary (June 2010)
Overall Sacred Heart is a good Catholic primary school. There is a happy, caring, welcoming atmosphere. The leadership and management of the Catholic life of the school are good. The governing body fulfils its role well with regard to its Catholic foundation. The Mission Statement lies at the heart of the school’s aims, policies and expectations. The parish priest is an enthusiastic support to the school. The range and quality of provision for collective worship is good. There is good provision for pupils’ spiritual and moral development. Teaching and learning are satisfactory. The standards achieved in curriculum Religious Education are satisfactory. After a difficult period in the life of the school, the headteacher and senior management team have, in a very short time, established effective systems of monitoring, assessment and tracking. These now need to be used more consistently by staff to ensure all pupils are challenged to achieve their potential. The leadership and management of curriculum Religious Education are good. Governors need to develop their role as a critical friend and training has been planned to enable them to do this. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary showing respect for themselves and others. Opportunities are taken to promote community cohesion and develop pupils’ respect for, and understanding of, other faiths and cultures. The caring relationships within school are very strong. There are good relationships with parents, parish and the wider community.