We are delighted to share with everyone that we had a SIAMs visit on Monday 14 September; they assessed us to be a school that is living up to its foundation as a Church of England School and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish.  

We would highly recommend you read the entire report but here are the notable strengths:

• The inspiring and deeply embedded Christian vision is understood and embraced by the school 
  community. As a result, it shapes the life of the school, informing the decisions, actions and 
  relationships of leaders, staff and pupils.
• Pupils and staff are valued and cherished within a highly inclusive and compassionate environment. Leaders and staff work closely with families to ensure that pupils’ diverse needs are met, enabling 
• them to flourish.
• Thoughtfully planned inclusive collective worship provides regular opportunities for the school 
  community to engage in reflection, prayer and stillness. As a result, spiritual development is nurtured 
  and enriched, influencing the daily life of the school and enhancing the curriculum.
• Respect and kindness underpin the relationships within this community, enabling pupils and staff to live 
  and work well together. This makes a significant contribution to their flourishing.
• The religious education (RE) curriculum has been thoughtfully developed. Leaders have adapted it to 
  reflect the needs and context of the pupils. Consequently, it is well-sequenced and provides meaningful 
  opportunities for them to engage with religions and worldviews.

We are so proud of the work that everyone in our school does to ensure that we can live out our Christian Vision of Love in Action in such a way that has such a great impact on the school and wider community.

Please read our full report below.

What is SIAMS?

SIAMS stands for the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools, a legally required inspection (under Section 48 of the Education Act 2005) that evaluates how a Church of England or Methodist school’s theologically rooted Christian vision shapes its culture, curriculum, and ability to help pupils and staff flourish.

Overview

SIAMS is the official inspection framework used for Church of England and Methodist schools. It typically occurs about every five years and focuses on the impact of a school’s Christian vision on its community. 

What SIAMS Evaluates

Inspectors examine:

• The school’s Christian vision and its theological basis.
• How this vision influences decisions, culture, and daily practice.
• How well pupils and adults are supported to grow, learn, and flourish.
• The effectiveness of collective worship and religious education. 
• Justice, responsibility, and well-being within the school community.

Inspection Questions

The framework uses 6–7 key questions, including:

• How the Christian vision enables flourishing.
• How the curriculum reflects the vision.
• How collective worship supports spiritual growth.
• How the vision shapes relationships, justice, and responsibility.
• The effectiveness of religious education. 

Judgements

Schools receive one of two overall outcomes:

• The school is living up to its foundation and enabling flourishing.
• The school has strengths but must address priority areas. 

Framework and Governance

The 2023 SIAMS Framework emphasises theology, school context, and vision, avoiding a one‑size‑fits‑all checklist and focusing instead on impact. 

SIAMS remains a central mechanism for ensuring that Church schools uphold their Christian foundation and support holistic development.

Previous Inspection Reports