St Mary's Shaftesbury

"This is a school that lives its mission statement." (ISI Report 2007)

The school's mission and purpose is enshrined in the vision of its founder, Mary Ward: "to educate each individual to the highest standards through fostering traditional values in the spirit of the Gospel, being concerned with all that a girl is and could become".

The inspection took place in February 2007 and the report was released to the school in April. The full report is available on the ISC website.

From the Inspectors:
"The school is highly successful in meeting its challenging aims."

"The educational experience for girls at St Mary's is of high quality and contributes very effectively to their academic and personal development."

"Throughout the school, girls demonstrate exceptional levels of spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness."

"The extensive range of extra-curricular activities in all year groups greatly enhances the girls' enjoyment of school life and enriches their educational experience."

"The high quality of pastoral care is an outstanding feature of the school."

From the girls:
"The school provides the structure to help us perform to the best of our ability". "St Mary's gives you the opportunity to become a stronger person."

From the parents:
The school has "had the ability to bring out the best in both our daughters, and enabled them to achieve academically far more than we expected."