An Outstanding School
The Office for Standards in Education – Ofsted – delivered a glowing report on Upton after a visit by inspectors in October 2006.
“ This is an outstanding school,” they said. “Standards achieved ….. are excellent and well above national averages. Students show a joyful enthusiasm for learning and strive to achieve consistently high standards.
“The leadership of the school is inspiring and is the driving force that has established a culture where all seek to contribute and develop.”
They awarded a Grade 1 (‘Outstanding’) for nearly all inspection categories including: overall effectiveness of the school; achievement and standards; personal development and wellbeing; teaching and learning; curriculum and other activities; care, guidance and support; leadership and management.
The GCE A-level results in 2006 showed high standards and continued the pattern of continuous improvement over the last five years. Students speak highly of the Sixth Form and the many and challenging opportunities they are offered.
The inspectors noted the Upton campus has undergone an extensive building programme and offers a peaceful yet stimulating environment, with vibrant displays of student art and textile work in the corridors and recreational spaces.
“Within this happy and harmonious environment, the school helps students to develop into well rounded individuals, equipping them with skills and attitudes required for successful future achievement,” they reported. “The school excels in encouraging the development of confident, independent young women who are able to meet the demands of life in the 21 st Century.”
Exciting Developments
“Upton Hall School FCJ is an outstanding Catholic school,” said inspectors from the Diocese of Shrewsbury in their Report on the Inspection of Denominational Education conducted in November 2006.
Students were very happy and full of praise for the school, particularly the friendly supportive atmosphere, the inspectors reported.
“The Sixth Form particularly expressed their pride in the school and welcomed the opportunities to take responsibility and ownership of initiatives.”
The Senior Team had a clear vision of the mission of the school as a Catholic school, they added.
“The Head teacher and Leadership team have a clear shared vision for the school and its future in a
time of exciting developments within the school: new building, curriculum development and change, restructure of collective worship and form time; the role of chaplaincy within the school; behaviour for learning….”
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OFSTED Report (October 2006) |
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Inspection of Denominational Education Report |