Quality Mark Award for English and Maths

St Joseph’s has been awarded the Quality Mark for English and Maths.

We have been awarded a Quality Mark Award for English and mathematics in recognition of our improving provision, practice and performance.

This national accreditation is awarded to schools, which meet the Quality Mark Standard and will last for three years, after which a renewal assessment is required.

The Quality Mark promotes, supports and celebrates progress and improvements made by a school in English and mathematics.

Without these ‘basic skills’ of good communication, English and mathematical skills, individuals are disadvantaged throughout their lives – as learners, in the workplace and as parents, consumers and citizens and so they form the ‘bedrock’ of a good education.

To achieve a Quality Mark, schools have to undergo an assessment, carried out by an external accredited assessor, against the 10 ‘Elements’ of the Quality Mark framework.

These cover key aspects of the school’s improvement agenda, including the identification and analysis of the school’s needs; strategic planning; target setting for improvement; intervention and support for pupils under-achieving or under-attaining; provision of quality in both teaching and in resources; staff development; and active engagement with families.

Effective monitoring and evaluation are also required – particularly to achieve renewal when continuing development by the school and evidence of impact of actions must be demonstrated.

Please join us in celebrating our school and staff in achieving this award.

Infant School’s award (May 2021 to May 2024)
Junior School’s award (May 2021 to May 2024)
Assessor’s report (17 May 2021)