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Pupils take every opportunity to learn at outstanding school
Pupils at St Aidan’s Catholic Academy, Willowbank Road, ‘take every opportunity to learn, through the highly consistent experiences that they have’. They have ‘exceptionally positive attitudes towards their learning’ and ‘feel cared for and know that staff have their best interests at heart,’ according to a new Ofsted report. The school, which is part of
‘Praiseworthy’ pupils ‘love, learn and grow together’ at Sunderland school – Ofsted
Pupils embody the values of a “nurturing, caring and supportive” school in Sunderland, according to a new Ofsted report. English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was inspected by Ofsted in February. Ofsted lead inspector Anne Vernon said in her report: “Pupils’ needs are at the heart of
Pupils achieve exceptionally well at ‘nurturing and aspirational’ school
A primary school in Blackhall Colliery has “improved significantly across all areas” since its last inspection, when it was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Pupils “achieve exceptionally well” at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, which provides a “nurturing and aspirational atmosphere”. The school, which is on Coast Road and is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education
Sunderland school marks 50th anniversary with a time capsule
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, pupils and staff at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Sunderland were invited to create a special time capsule at St Mary’s Catholic Church. They were invited by Father Chris at St Mary’s Church to create a time capsule which was laid in front of the altar under
‘Proud and happy’ pupils love attending primary school in South Shields
Pupils at St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School in South Shields are “excellent ambassadors” with “exemplary attitudes”, according to a new Ofsted report. The school, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and is located on Nash Avenue, was inspected by Ofsted at the end of January. Ofsted lead inspector Richard Beadnall said in
Peterlee Primary school pupils’ special visitors see them immerse themselves in art
Pupils at a Peterlee Primary School welcomed special visitors, to demonstrate their love of art and their commitment to reusing and recycling through an immersive art exhibition. Sarah White, head of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School was delighted that the pupils were able to combine their recent focus on enjoying and celebrating
Children with ‘first-class attitudes’ enjoy learning at ‘loving and caring’ primary school in Sunderland
Pupils love learning and make exceptional progress at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Sunderland, according to a new Ofsted report. The primary, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was inspected by Ofsted in January. Ofsted lead inspector Belita Scott said in the report: “This welcoming school has the very highest academic
Applications open for teacher training for September 2025 intake
‘It is amazing; even better than I expected’ – SCITT trainee Rukhsar Hussain Could you shape the minds of future generations and nurture children and young people into resilient adults equipped with the education and tools they need? Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, which has 25 primary schools and five secondaries across South Tyneside, Eas
‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ this Children’s Mental Health Week
Press Release 3rd February 2025 ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ this Children’s Mental Health Week Character formation and building resilience are integral to education trust’s ethos Children and young people are being encouraged to ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ to help them develop and build resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them this
Peterlee School Celebrates building reopening
Staff and pupils from St Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form college, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, were rejoicing this week after the reopening of a block of newly renovated classrooms. Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was discovered in parts of the school just before the start of the 2023 academic year. This discovery led to the closure of some school buildings, with
Pupils ‘thrive’ at ‘happy’ South Tyneside school – Ofsted
A primary school, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, has been praised by Ofsted for ensuring that every child has the opportunity to “let their light shine”. Pupils “thrive, personally and academically” at St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow, according to a recently published Ofsted report. Following his inspection of the school, which is
Pupils are ‘remarkable ambassadors’ for Sunderland school – Ofsted
Pupils love learning at a primary school in Sunderland because of the “exciting, engaging curriculum” and the “warm, positive relationships they enjoy with adults”, according to a new glowing Ofsted report. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was visited by Ofsted at the end of the autumn