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Latest Ofsted Report

Our latest Ofsted report was published in the Spring Term.
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: 

  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Inclusion
  • Leadership and governance
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Post-16 provision

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.”

 

Read the latest Ofsted Report

YouTube - Ofsted guide to the new framework

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