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 fantastic young people more opportunities and greater 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.”
A key priority for the school is building on this positive momentum. The world of education is constantly evolving. The way that Ofsted inspects schools has altered significantly and the new proposed education reforms will bring about further changes. That is why the government and the Archdiocese have both made it clear that they expect all schools to work in collaboration with other schools and become part of a trust.
The Archdiocese has made it clear that all schools should be part of a Catholic trust. Moving forwards, Our Lady Queen of Peace will become part of the Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust. This is one of the Archdiocese’s current two trusts, and the one that is the closest to us geographically.
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 parents’ and carers’ 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!
Yours sincerely,
Mrs M. Henshaw
Headteacher
Mr Hren
Chair of Governors
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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