Section 48 Report
On 12th and 13th March 2025 we welcomed inspectors from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate to inspect our Catholic School.
Here is a summary of the results of the inspection, which recognises all that makes St Osmund’s such a special place. The inspectors graded us ‘Good’ in all areas, celebrating our strong Catholic ethos, dedicated staff, and wonderful children.
At the heart of St Osmund’s is our Catholic mission: Love for God ~ Love for Each Other ~ Love for Learning. This isn’t just a motto on the wall—it is lived out every day in our classrooms, our worship, and our relationships with one another. The report praises the way we create a warm and inclusive environment, where every child is nurtured and encouraged to flourish. This is why I am so proud to share this report summary with you, because this rigorous 2-day immersion is focused on our reason for being; to do all we can to bring love and learning into our children’s lives.
Inspectors were particularly impressed by our our Collective Worship, with our pupils taking an active and joyful part in prayer and liturgy—whether in Mass, assemblies, or reflections such as the Stations of the Cross – and what better embodiment of that could there be than the beautiful reflections the children shared with you this week. The inspectors suggested we introduce even more varied opportunities for prayer, which we look forward to developing. Religious Education was also highlighted as inspectors noted how engaged children are and make great progress in their learning. As in the areas of Catholic Life and Collective Worship, there are still more improvements we can make for example to the way we evaluate the effectiveness of our Catholic Life and Mission.
What matters most, is that I, our staff and children are incredibly proud of our wonderfully unique St Osmund’s school community, and the education it provides. We will continue to work with determination, care and love, to ensure that we preserve and enhance our uniqueness.
None of this would be possible without the dedication of our staff, governors, parents, and, of course, our wonderful children, who truly bring our mission to life. This report is something we can all be incredibly proud of—thank you for being part of our St Osmund’s family!