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ST BRIGID'S SCHOOL, DENBIGH

The School was inspected in April by a team of 18 Independent Inspectors on behalf of Estyn who also met with parents and governors. The team spent a week in the school and reported as follows:
'St Brigid's School is a good school where pupils of all ages and abilities learn successfully in an environment in which they feel safe and secure.'

'Pupils receive a good quality of education. The quality of teaching is a significant strength of the whole school, both Primary and Secondary. Pupils are provided with a good range of opportunities both in the curriculum and in extra-curricular activities... in the Sixth Form, the quality of teaching is good or better in 100% of the classes observed with 24% being very good.

'The Head teacher provides very good leadership. She is held in high regard by the whole school community and much respected. She leads a small but effective and committed SMT with representatives from the primary and secondary departments, who take responsibility for managing the whole school'

'Pupils' moral and social development is very good; their spiritual and cultural development is good'
The school successfully creates an environment which encourages and reinforces good behaviour based on mutual respect between all members of the school community. In the secondary department pupils go about their daily routines in a very orderly manner. They are friendly, polite and very courteous. In class behaviour is very often exemplary. The atmosphere is always conducive to work and pupils take an active role in their own learning'.......

'Parents who attended the pre-inspection meeting report that behaviour throughout the school is often "exceptional". The overwhelming majority who submitted responses agree or strongly agree that the school sets high standards of behaviour and discipline."

The quality of support, guidance and pupils welfare is very good and is a strong feature of this part of the school. The school provides a friendly, secure environment based on Christian values which are central to its ethos. Both pupils and parents consider the school to be a caring community where the needs of individual pupils are known and addressed.

'Transition between the key stages is well managed. Pupils transferring from primary to secondary within the school are well supported.'

'Pupils with SEN generally join in the full range of school activities and make good progress relative to their age and ability.'

The schools partnership with parents is very good. Partnership with the community and other schools and institutions is good.'

'Leadership and efficiency is good overall. The latest auditors report found that the financial systems and procedures in the school are operated efficiently and effectively. Resources are adequate and put to best use to the advantage of pupils. Governors carry out their role rigorously and their responsibilities are clearly defined. They help to promote the school and take great pride in its achievements.'

Sister Elizabeth, Headteacher said:
"We are delighted that the Inspection Team recognised the ethos, values and effectiveness of the school in the Report, which reflects the hard work over several years by staff, parents and pupils alike."

Philip Eyton-Jones, Chairman of Governors said:

"This Report reflects the hard work of the whole school community over several years. We have much to celebrate, and are determined to continue to build on the strengths which the Inspectors have recognised".

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For further information contact Anne Spiller, Bursar on 01745 816139

St Brigid's School, Denbigh, LL16 4B
Tel 01745 815228 Fax 01745 816928
email st.brigids@denbighshire.gov.uk