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Congratulations to twelve of our diocesan primary and secondary schools, to which the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has recently written, to commend their efforts and their excellent outcomes for disadvantaged children in last year's KS2 or KS4 results. She also wrote to congratulate the Diocese and the Catholic Education Trusts.

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"Congratulations to you and your team on the excellent outcomes the disadvantaged pupils at your school achieved at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. Your school’s performance places it among the very best nationally, and this is a significant achievement.

"This success reflects the dedication of your staff and the hard work of your pupils. It shows what can be achieved when ambition and commitment come together. Thank you for everything you do to give children the best possible opportunities to succeed.

"Your school’s achievements demonstrate what is possible, and I hope you will continue to share your experience and best practice with others."

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The schools receiving this commendation were:

• Annecy Catholic Primary School, Seaford

• Salesian School, Chertsey

• St Andrew's Catholic School, Leatherhead

• St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton

• St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley

• St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking

• St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, St Leonards-on-Sea

• St Paul's Catholic College, Burgess Hill

• St Peter's Catholic School, Guildford

• St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, Farnham

• St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill

• The Marist Catholic Primary School, West Byfleet

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11 of these 12 schools operate within either Bosco CET or Xavier CET - a great commendation for the collaborative work of both Trusts. In all of our schools, we recognise the power of education to transform the life-chances of all young people.

Dave Carter, CEO of Bosco CET said:

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“Whilst proud of our efforts on this front, we continue to be restless in our pursuit of excellence and to ensure that all are ultimately happy, known and loved.”

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