As a Church of England School, we are regularly inspected to see the effect and impact that our Christian ethos has on all the children that attend the school. All C of E dioceses use the National Society’s framework for the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).
We were last inspected by SIAMS in October 2023. Below are some of the key strengths of our school from the report:
- The school’s Christian vision supports, includes and nurtures everyone. As a result, St Mary’s is a welcoming, loving school family.
- School leaders are passionate about their school and community. Their commitment to ‘learning and growing together’ drives improvement decisions and enriches relationships within and beyond the school.
- Inspired by their vision of ambition and community, partnerships are strong. Close working relationships with the parish church, diocese and local schools inform and enhance school life, worship and the wider curriculum.
- Pupils and adults value the many invitational opportunities to come together for celebration, reflection and prayer. As a result, collective worship contributes significantly to spiritual flourishing.
- Characterised by their core values of trust and compassion, staff, pupils and families work together as a team. This highly inclusive approach ensures St Mary’s meets a diverse range of needs exceptionally well.
