Ofsted and SIAMS

Ofsted

Our school had a full inspection carried out by Ofsted in October 2015. The inspection was warmly received as we had already identified areas that we wanted to improve upon and had great pride in many aspects of what we do. This is reflected in the inspection report and although a period of time has passed since, we have continued to build on the positives whilst consistently looking to identify and improve on all aspects of what we do. Having an outstanding judgement in pupil welfare is something we are very proud of and reflects our school and the staff that are here. The report very much sums up our school but everyone here is more proud of what we do and what the children achieve than anything else.

In July 2019 we had a further short inspection by Ofsted. I am delighted with the contents of this and it highlights many of the aspects of the school that I am particularly proud of. The inspector saw us as we were. There were no changes made to lessons, no changes of displays or anything done to tick a box. I believe the report is a true reflection of our school, our wonderful children, amazing and dedicated staff, our committed governors and our overall ethos. I am sure that upon reading it you will recognise the school and be equally proud.

And now in 2025 we have received another inspection visit. Once more the very positive report reflects all that we do here and concludes that we are maintaining our own high standards. Our child first approach with a focus on happiness and well being is clealry identfied by the inspector and this theme runs through the report. The opening paragraphs include the following:

Pupils are proud to be part of this loving school. They are respectful of the views of others. They are kind and caring towards their peers. Pupils enjoy the company of one another.

Pupils are safe. They know that the adults are there to help them if they have a worry. Pupils behave well when moving around the school and when at play. There are clear rules and routines in place that pupils follow. They uphold the school values of friendship and forgiveness.

The school is ambitious for pupils’ achievements. They enjoy their time in class and show interest in what they learn. Pupils speak articulately. Pupils engage in a wide range of activities on offer that enhance what they learn. This helps them to develop their interests and talents well.

We are all very proud of our achievements here and of course the achievements of the children. The Ofsted inspection report simply validates all that we do to make our school a happy and effective place of learning.

SIAMS

We are extremely proud of our status as a Methodist School and there are only 25 sole Methodist schools in the country. We work closely with our Methodist partners and it very much informs our vision and values and who we are. This inspection report was written in December 2019 and shows that our church affiliation has a positive impact on the lives and education of our children. It definitely acknowledges that we certainly do all the good we can in so many ways.