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The Present and the FutureSt. Edward’s has repeatedly been praised in school inspections and the most recent in March 2008 was noexception. St. Edward’s was categorised as ‘good with some outstanding aspects’.The examination results have continued steadily to improve, and we continue to be placed highly in governmenttables, and often above the national average. Moreover, the inspection reports on our religious education andworship show that the ethos of the school is still deeply rooted in the values and beliefs of our Church ofEngland foundation.The school has undergone many changes since 1710, including the opportunity we now have to develop thelinks with our immediate community through the 30 additional places we have had since 2002 for local children.As we celebrate our 300th anniversary the school faces the future with confidence, preparing its students toface the changes, challenges and uncertainties of the 21st Century, building educational excellence on the firmfoundation of the values and beliefs of our Christian heritage.8