Our Lady Queen of Martyrs RC primary school was rated ‘good’ overall by Ofsted after inspectors called on Tuesday, February 6, and Wednesday, February 7.
Management, staff and pupils at the school, which serves Holgate and Acomb, were praised by inspectors who described it as being “at the heart of the local community”.
“It is a place where pupils thrive,” they wrote in their report. “Parents talk about their children flourishing in this nurturing environment. Pupils and parents are proud to be part of this school family.”
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