Ofsted Reports
We are delighted to share the report from our recent Ofsted inspection (29–30 September 2026).
Under Ofsted’s renewed inspection toolkit and framework, single-word overall grades have been replaced by a detailed Report Card evaluating key areas independently against a rigorous 5-point scale (Exceptional, Strong Standard, Expected Standard, Needs Attention, and Urgent Improvement).
The bar across all evaluation areas is set significantly higher under this framework—making it challenging to secure a Strong Standard rating in any area. We are thrilled to report that St Agnes achieved Strong Standard in both Inclusion and Personal Development and Wellbeing, while fully meeting all statutory Safeguarding standards.
Summary of Our Inspection Outcomes
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Safeguarding: Met
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Inclusion: Strong Standard
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Personal Development and Wellbeing: Strong Standard
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Attendance and Behaviour: Expected Standard
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Curriculum and Teaching: Expected Standard
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Early Years: Expected Standard
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Leadership and Governance: Expected Standard
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Achievement: Needs Attention
Celebrating Our Strengths & Community Spirit
The inspectors captured the warm, inclusive, and ambitious ethos that defines St Agnes:
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Inclusion at Our Core: Inspectors noted that "Leaders place inclusion at the heart of their work" and praised our team for ensuring that "pupils from different cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds feel valued, represented and included in school life."
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Personal Development & Opportunities: The report highlighted our rich curriculum, noting that "pupils value diversity, contribute to their community and develop the confidence, leadership skills and aspirations they need for their future lives."
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A Safe & Caring Environment: Ofsted recognised that "Pupils are proud to belong to this welcoming school community" and benefit from "caring relationships with staff who know them well."
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Reading & Early Years Success: Inspectors praised our youngest learners settling quickly into "a calm and nurturing environment" and noted that across the school, "pupils develop their knowledge and skills well over time" in reading, showing fluency, confidence, and enjoyment.
Looking Ahead: Our Aims for Every Pupil
While we have much to celebrate, we are always striving for excellence across every aspect of our school.
The inspection team identified Achievement as an area that Needs Attention, specifically regarding end-of-Key-Stage-2 attainment in writing and mathematics. The report notes that our work to strengthen handwriting, spelling, and mathematical fluency is already underway. Our goal is to embed these curriculum developments rapidly so that our provision reaches Expected Standard or higher across every single category.
We are deeply grateful to our dedicated staff team, our supportive governors, our wonderful pupils, and our strong parent community. Together, we look forward to building on these strong foundations!
Alternatively, you can click here to go to the Ofsted website to read previous reports
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. To find out more about Ofsted please click here.