SIAMS Inspection

SIAMS Report 30th March 2023
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I am thrilled to be able to attach the full verified SIAMS report for your reference. A reminder that SIAMS inspection explores the question, “How effective is the school’s distinctive Christian vision, established and promoted by leadership at all levels, in enabling pupils and adults to flourish?”. Ultimately, this is a test of how well we support the development of our children and how well we ensure our environment is nurturing, supportive, tolerant, diverse and safe.
 
The inspection report shows have been graded consistently as 'good' across the board. Our previous inspection was overall graded as Good, but with some areas marked as 'Requires Improvement', so this improvement is a testament to all of the hard work that we as a team put into our school. 
 
For me the 'grading' is far from the most important thing about this report. It is the narrative, that captures the support, hard work, culture and ethos that we aim to achieve as a school. Portraying the entire life of a school to a single inspector over a period of about 7 hours is no easy task, but you, our staff and our children did a wonderful job on the day. 
 
Please see the key findings below:

• The Christian vision inspires leaders to serve their local community. The interpretation of Philippians 4 forms an inclusive culture of love where all are valued and nurtured to flourish.
• As a result of the vision, there are strong relationships between the school and the community. There is a determined aspiration for excellence which enables pupils to thrive academically.
• Worship is a valued time each day. Worship is inclusive and engaging, encouraging pupils and adults to experience prayer and learn about how the teachings of Jesus can shape their own lives.
• Carefully planned religious education (RE) enables pupils to demonstrate high levels of respect for the rich variety of faiths they encounter. Pupils discuss how the school vision is important and relevant to their own beliefs. They are still developing a deeper knowledge of Christianity and other major world religions.
• Opportunities for spiritual development are given careful thought within the curriculum. Pupils experience a rich variety of reflection activities but are yet to articulate the impact of these on their spiritual wellbeing.

Read, and be proud of, the whole report. I know that I am. 

This really does reflect a huge amount of work on all of our behalf on a day-to-day basis and I would like to extend a public thank you to all of our parents, governors, extended families and staff - without the huge collective an community effort, we would not be able to provide the high level of care and support for your children that we do on a daily basis. ​