As a Church School, we are regularly inspected by both Ofsted and SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools.

Highlights from our most recent inspections are included below as well as links to the full reports.

Ofsted 

Last inspected: May 2023

Outcome: 

Quality of Education - GOOD

Behaviour and Attitudes - GOOD

Personal Development - GOOD

Leadership and Management - GOOD

Early Years Provision - REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT

Summary: 

• This is a happy school where relationships between pupils and staff are positive.
•  The ‘together days’ further cement the sense of being part of something special. These days make sure that pupils
  learn to be respectful and provide opportunities to enhance pupils learning.
• All staff are ambitious for pupils to succeed, particularly those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Pupils enjoy coming to school. 
• Pupils say bullying does not happen but know that staff will deal with it should it occur .
• Pupils learn to be responsible.
• Pupils learn to read as soon as they start in the Reception Year. In the teaching of phonics, books and resources are used appropriately so they match the needs of all pupils. 
• Leaders choose books that represent life in multicultural Britain.
• Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum. 
• There is a calm and organised approach in the early years foundation stage (EYFS). Well designed activities provide focused learning experiences. 
• Pupils with SEND are well supported. 
• Pupils have a good understanding of equality and diversity. This is because leaders place this central to the school’s ethos. As one pupil stated: ‘It doesn't matter where you’re from . I’m not sure why it would'.

SIAMS

Last Inspected: July 2018

Outcome: Good

Summary:

• The care, nurture and understanding given across the school community are central to the school’s Christian values and vision.
• Parents talk about how the pupils are accepting of people who may appear to be different from them, respecting others for who they are.
• The achievement of all pupils is good across all year groups, and pupils with SEND have made good progress and attained well.
• The school has developed the pupils’ knowledge of biblical teachings, which has helped to support their social, moral and spiritual development.
• Pupils spoke about how they are all part of the Great Hucklow family and that they are all pieces of the jigsaw that together make up their school family.
• Pupils behave well.