Awards

In 2009 St. Mary's was awarded the International Schools Award in recognition of the highly innovative international and community schemes the school has pioneered.

The award recognises schools who are leading the way in installing a global dimension into the learning experience of all children and young people.

In 2002 St. Mary’s gained The Investor in People National Standard Status. As an IIP organisation, St. Mary’s develops effective strategies to improve the performance of the organisation through the training and development of all staff.

The standard was achieved again in 2005 and 2008. Following the most recent review the assessor stated that there is an “impressive commitment to the achievement of excellence at the school”.

The national standard for excellent use of technology across all aspects of school life.
 
In 2011 St. Mary's was awarded the ICT Mark in recognition of the innovative, safe and integral use of technology used to support and enhance the teaching and learning experience of our pupils. The award recognises schools who have reached a high standard of e-maturity and lead the way in using this to raise standards, build strong links with the school community and inspire pupils to be confident in their use of IT.

The National Healthy Schools Programme supports the link between health, behaviour and achievement, based on a whole school approach.

The National Standard was achieved in April 2008 through the excellent work of student voice, a parent focal group and through both curricular and extra curricular opportunities.

The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) is a leading body in secondary education. It aims to give young people access to good secondary education by building networks, sharing good practice and supporting schools. St. Mary’s achieved this status in 2000 and were last redesignated in 2009.