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: 15th February 2019

Outcome: This school continues to be Good

Summary: 

• The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.
• Staff morale is high and staff are keen to develop and further improve the quality of education.
• Pupils thoroughly enjoy their 'woodland learning'.  They become independent and know how to prepare themselves to be outside in different weather conditions.
• Parents appreciate the collaborative ethos of the school.
• Staff make regular checks on learning so that additional teaching can be built in if necessary.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make strong progress.
• Governors have a clear understanding of what the school does well and what could be improved further.
• The curriculum is well planned to promote pupils health and well-being.

SIAMS

Last Inspected: 8th October 2024

Outcome: J1 - Through its vision and practice, the school is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish

Summary:

• With a desire for everyone to be SMILERS, leaders have created a school community which embodies their Christian vision.
• Pupils want to be SMILERS. They show respect for one another and consequently, pupils behave well and relationships are a strength of the school.
• Inspired by the vision and the school’s context, the curriculum and its delivery are carefully planned and prepared. This ensures that the pupils at this small rural village primary school are equipped for life in a vast, diverse world.
• Pupils talk with sheer delight about the woodland learning and the wide range of extra-curricular visits and activities.
• They know that they are unique individuals and that they each have different gifts and that their gifts and talents are valued.
• Relationships within the school community are exceptional. Pupils treat one another with respect, kindness and compassion.
• Pupils play an active part in the life of the school and the local community. There is a federation parliament with pupils from all three schools elected to ministerial positions.
• Pupils are developing the skillset to become agents of change.
• Pupils learn in detail about Christianity, including as a global faith, and a range of other world religions.