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| 8 May 2026 | |
| Written by Sara Vielvoye | |
| General |
Following a two-day inspection in December, our latest Ofsted report was published early in the Spring Term. The inspection was our first under the new Ofsted framework, which has replaced a single, overall judgement with a five-point scale.
We are pleased to report that the School met safeguarding standards, and achieved 'Strong standard' in the following areas:
Headteacher Matthew Lynch commented:
“It goes without saying that we are incredibly proud of the final report, which reflects the unwavering commitment and hard work that is displayed each and every day by pupils and staff, and is a testament to all that we have been working on together at Sir Thomas Rich's.”
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The programme has been designed to help our newest pupils settle in and become part of the school community. More...
Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) has been appointed as the new admissions test provider. More...
From national finals in netball and top rugby finishes, to county cricket titles and record-breaking athletics, the School has enjoyed a year of sport… More...
The Rich’s community has long played a vital role in providing many of the opportunities our pupils enjoy today. More...
Year 12 students coordinated a whole-school charity collection, delivering shoeboxes of essential items to support vulnerable people through the work … More...
