Catholic Schools Inspectorate

All Catholic schools within the Diocese of Middlesbrough are inspected by the CSI under Section 48 of the Education Act 2005. These inspections focus specifically on the Catholic character of each school, looking at the quality of Religious Education, the impact of collective worship and the ways in which Catholic life is lived and celebrated across the community. The process ensures that schools remain true to their mission of making Christ known while continuing to grow and develop.

Areas evaluated:

Catholic Life: How the values, ethos and Catholic teachings are embedded in daily school life.

Religious Education: The quality of the curriculum, teaching, and pupils’ progress and achievement in RE.

Collective Worship: The inclusivity, effectiveness and impact of prayer and worship, including student participation.

Leadership: How school leaders promote, monitor, and evaluate provision for Catholic life, Religious Education, and collective worship.

Moral and Spiritual Development: The ways in which the school supports pupils’ moral, spiritual and personal growth.

Here are some highlights from Section 48 inspection reports across our Trust.

Section 48 Report Highlights