Inspection Reports

Ofsted Inspection 13th & 14th June 2023

There has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of good as a result of this ungraded (section 8) inspection. 

We would like to thank all those who took part in the inspection: staff, governors, parents and pupils alike. 

 As stated on page 5 and page 6 of the report, the Inspector based their judgements on a wide range of evidence, requested further evidence in relation to specific matters during the two days, and correctly and professionally challenged leaders.   

The report recognises the values of the school and our strengths, in many areas.  It was formally acknowledged within the report that the School and Trust leaders have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and weaknesses.  Furthermore, the Ofsted Inspector acknowledged that the two development points identified from the inspection were already on our School Action Plan prior to the inspection.

Ofsted Report 2023

SIAMS Inspection

In November 2023, St Marychurch had a SIAMS inspection under the new inspection framework.  All Anglican church schools must have an inspection every five years to look at the leadership and management, the impact of the school's distinctly Christian character on its pupils, the contribution of worship to the whole community and the quality of Religious Education lessons across the school. 

The inspector spent the day with the children, talking to school leaders, parents, governors, clergy and staff.

The new framework offers one of two judgements: J1 where the school is judged to be living up to its foundations as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish and J2, where the school has strengths but there are also issues that leaders need to address as a matter of priority.

Here are a few points highlighted as a strength by the inspector:

• The vision is instrumental in creating a warm caring community, where pupils show a real understanding of Christian values and how they shape their thinking. As a result, pupils showone another a good degree of dignity and respect.
• The provision to meet pupils’ diverse needs is growing and making a difference, so they can flourish. Staff reach out to families in challenging times, offering practical support on their journey through life, nurturing their feelings of being valued.

We are delighted and proud to report that the school received a J1 result from the inspector.

The details of this report can be found below.

SIAMS Report November 2023 St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School