Ofsted and SIAMS
School Inspections: A Guide for Parents
In September 2021 Ofsted said:
Pupils really enjoy attending this small, friendly school. It is a close-knit community where everyone looks after one another. Pupils ‘live the school’s values’ through the kindness, respect and care they show for others. They are confident to share their feelings and opinions. They show respect for other cultures and beliefs and know why this is important.
Leaders are ambitious for pupils in all respects. Pupils respond well to teachers’ high expectations. All pupils want to learn and do their best. They take part in learning activities enthusiastically and learn well across the curriculum. Pupils concentrate and listen attentively to others in lessons.
Pupils behave exceptionally well in and out of lessons. High expectations of behaviour are evident right from when children start school and join the Reception class. Bullying and acts of unkindness are extremely rare.
Pupils know the importance of recognising how they and others are feeling. They use ‘talk time’ and the ‘worry box’, and this contributes well to looking after their well-being. Pupils know that adults will help them with any problems or concerns.
There are a range of clubs, opportunities to be monitors and ‘The Sutton Challenge’. These activities and roles enable pupils to follow their interests, act responsibly, volunteer and develop independence.
You can read the full report here:
There is further information about our school and our school performance data available on the Department for Education website, just click below to find out more:
http://www.education.gov.uk/cgi-bin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=109626
Our parents’ views are very important to us and you can find out what other parents currently think of our school on the parent view website:
http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/parent-view-results/survey/result/6889/current
Welcome from the National Director of SIAMS
The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) is the Church of England and Methodist Church’s outworking of the requirements of section 48 of the Education Act 2005
It is a key element of the life of all Church of England and Methodist schools in England.
A national system for managing inspections has been developed with the dioceses to ensure greater consistency in experience and processes. Read the full letter from the Chief Education Officer to schools here.
Approximately every five years, schools are subject to an inspection which 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?”
This overarching inspection question is examined through seven strands:
1. Vision and Leadership
2. Wisdom, Knowledge, and Skills
3. Character Development: Hope, Aspiration, and Courageous Advocacy
4. Community and Living Well Together
5. Dignity and Respect
6. Impact of Collective Worship
7. Effectiveness of Religious Education.