The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, Ickenham, continues to be a ‘Good’ school as judged by Ofsted following a recent inspection.
This achievement is testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at the school, from students and teachers to members of staff, as well as the continuous support of parents, governors and the Trust.
The Douay Martyrs is a Roman Catholic secondary school and sixth form for boys and girls aged 11-18, located in Ickenham within the London Borough of Hillingdon.
The Ofsted report highlighted several key areas of excellence at The Douay Martyrs Catholic School:
● “Pupils are safe and happy at this school. The mental health and well-being of pupils is treated as a high priority. Staff listen to pupils’ views.”
● “The school promotes high ambitions for all pupils, and delivers a curriculum that enables pupils to learn effectively. Pupils attain high standards and are well prepared for their next steps.”
● “Pupils enjoy coming to school and attending regularly. They respond well to the high expectations set by the school, including for attendance and behaviour and typically take pride in their work.”
● “The school has raised its expectations for students in the sixth form. Students are committed to their studies and learning. Sixth-form students are positive role models for younger pupils. For example, they take pride in running a number of clubs and activities for pupils in Years 7 to 11.”
Headteacher Fiona McCloskey expressed her joy at the school’s achievements. She said: “We are thrilled to have maintained our ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted. One of the many strengths I must pick out from the report is that it is clear that students are both safe and happy in our care.
“We have always prioritised the mental health and well-being of all in our community and the team were impressed with our systems and care. This recognition is a reflection of our collective effort to provide a Christ-centred learning community where every individual is enabled to fulfil their true potential.”