Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools
The SIAMS inspection (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) evaluates how effectively a school’s Christian vision shapes its culture, supports the wellbeing of pupils and staff, and promotes spiritual development. It focuses on the impact of the school’s religious character, rather than academic performance, and is carried out in Church of England and Methodist schools across England. The inspection explores areas like collective worship, religious education, and how Christian values are lived out in daily school life.
We received a positive SIAMS inspection in 2018, highlighting our strong Christian vision and nurturing ethos. We were praised for enabling pupils and adults to flourish through our values-driven leadership and inclusive community. See below:
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| Whalton CE Primary School SIAMS Report 2018 | Download |
Here’s a detailed summary of the 2018 SIAMS report for our school:
🌟 Overall Effectiveness
- Overall graded as “Outstanding”
- The inspection focused on how effectively the school’s distinctive Christian vision enables pupils and adults to flourish.
🏫 Christian Vision and Leadership
- Leadership at all levels was commended for embedding a clear Christian vision that shapes the school’s ethos and decision-making.
- The vision was described as inclusive, aspirational, and rooted in Christian values, guiding both academic and personal development.
🧠 Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills
- Pupils were encouraged to develop a love of learning and a sense of purpose.
- The curriculum was noted for promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development alongside academic achievement.
💖 Character Development
- The school fostered hope, aspiration, and courageous advocacy, encouraging pupils to make a positive impact in their community.
- Pupils were seen as confident, articulate, and respectful, with a strong sense of justice and empathy.
🤝 Community and Living Well Together
- Relationships within the school were described as warm, respectful, and inclusive.
- The school actively promoted living well together, with pupils showing care and concern for one another.
🙏 Collective Worship
- Worship was central to school life, offering opportunities for reflection, celebration, and spiritual growth.
- Pupils participated enthusiastically and understood the significance of worship in their daily lives.
📚 Religious Education (RE)
- In this voluntary aided school, RE was given a standalone grade based on teaching and learning.
- The subject was taught with depth and creativity, helping pupils explore Christianity and other world faiths thoughtfully.
👥 Dignity and Respect
- The school was praised for its commitment to valuing every individual, regardless of background or ability.
- Pupils were taught to respect differences and celebrate diversity.
We are currently awaiting our next SIAMs inspection.
