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"St. Mary's is an outstanding Catholic Academy. Directors and leaders are totally committed to the Church's mission of high quality education for all" Diocese Inspection, 2017

Caring

"The quality of the pastoral care is outstanding with all pupils and staff expressing the caring community that exists in all aspects of the life of the academy. ” Diocese Inspection 2017

Community

“Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development was outstanding.” Ofsted 2017

Challenging

The quality of learning for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is of a high standard" Ofsted 2017

“A creative approach to planning the curriculum has raised expectations, particularly at secondary level, of what pupils can achieve.” Ofsted 2017

Pupils make good progress from their starting points to achieve good outcomes which have improved over the last three years.” Ofsted 2017

Helping Young People Become

The Person They
Are Called To Be

Information about Mr Simon Marsh (Previous Employee)

Written on 12 March 2019.

Mr Simon Marsh, a former member of staff, resigned from St Mary’s in April 2017. Following his resignation he was referred to the Teacher Regulation Agency; the case was heard in February 2019 and the report published last Thursday. Prior to this neither the Trust nor St. Mary’s were able to comment due to the on-going investigation.

Having given due consideration to the report, over the last few days, we are satisfied with the outcome of this case and the proportionate response to the panel’s findings. The panel found allegations in relation to inappropriately touching pupils, and failing to follow previous management advice to be proven. They concluded that this amounted to unacceptable professional conduct and conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute. The Secretary of State decided not to impose a prohibition order in this case.

The case highlights the strength of implementation of the school’s policy and procedures and the trust the pupils have in staff; confident to share their concerns.

S. Tierney,
CEO BEBCMAT

Student Voice 2019

Student Voice 2019 is now open.

Extra Curricular Activities

Click the link below for a list of all the clubs and activities going on at St. Mary's. There's something for everyone.

Wonderful Week 2019 Non Residential Activities

This booklet explains the choices that will be available to students during Wonderful Week 2019. Please discuss the options carefully with your child, taking into consideration any costs involved. We work hard to keep costs to a minimum and are pleased to offer a number of low cost and free options as part of the selection. Please note that we will be offering the facility to pay for some activities in instalments via our secure payment website, ParentPay.

Wonderful Week 2019 Residential Trips

Wonderful Week is an annual event at St Mary's during which our students get the opportunity to take part in their choice of enriching and exciting activities. The week runs from Monday 21st July to Friday 5th July 2019.

This booklet explains the ‘residential’ choices that will be available to students during Wonderful Week 2019. Please discuss the options carefully with your child, taking into consideration any costs involved. Further details of local and in house activities will be handed out to students w/b 26th November 2018.

Iceland 2020

St Marys Catholic Academy is pleased to offer all our 7, 8 and 9 pupils the opportunity to visit Iceland in June 2020. We are offering a 5 day (four night) trip to Iceland from the 10th to the 14th of June 2020 that will include full board accommodation, flights, transfers and activities. Click below to read more information.