As you know, a huge amount has been achieved over the last 18 months. Not only have results strengthened and our Ofsted grade improved - but we are also offering our brilliant young people more opportunities and choices. That is why, of all the positive comments we have received, the one that really stands out is in our last inspection report where it was noted that “pupils are increasingly proud of their school. They recognise and appreciate the many improvements that the school has made.”
How we continue to build on this positive momentum is something that we have been discussing at some length. Not only is there more that we want to do, but we also recognise that the world of education is constantly evolving. Schools are being asked to do more, curriculums are changing and even the way that Ofsted inspects schools has altered significantly.
Managing all of this in relative isolation is difficult. That is why the government and the Archdiocese have both made it clear that they expect all schools to be part of school trusts.
We share the belief that we can achieve more with greater collaboration, which is why we are excited by the prospect of becoming part of the Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust. This is one of the Archdiocese’s current two trusts, and one that we have the greatest connection with – in relation to geography, ethos and the expertise they offer and we could benefit from.
As a first step, we are starting what is known as the due diligence process so we can both fully explore how us joining together will work and what opportunities this can unlock for us all.
As part of this we want to understand what your views are on this change. This is an important step for our school and, while our direction of travel is set, we would value your thoughts, comments and questions to help inform the due diligence process.
That is why we have created a special microsite to enable everyone from staff, parents, grandparents, neighbours, local educationalists – in fact, anyone with an interest in our school.
So please do read the content of this site and share your views via the link on the HAVE YOUR SAY page. We look forward to hearing from you!
HEAD AND CHAIR
Pope Francis CMAT is a family of Catholic schools, established by the Archbishop of Liverpool to serve children, families and communities through the mission of the Church.
The Trust currently have four secondary schools (including an associate member) and four primary schools with a number of schools set to join the Trust this year.
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