SIAMS – Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools

We would like to share with you the results of an inspection that took place on Thursday 3rd April 2025 – a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).

In a similar way to Ofsted, all Church of England schools are visited regularly to explore ways in which each school’s theologically rooted Christian vision drives its work and enables the school to live up to its foundation as a Church school.

As part of the Inspection process, the Inspector met with key stakeholders including pupils, staff, parents and governors; he observed lessons, collective worship and spent time with staff and pupils during breaks and lunch.

We are delighted to share this report with you as we feel it is a celebration of everything we do to achieve the very best outcomes for our pupils. The report clearly demonstrates the wonderful culture and ethos that we have established at Tritlington School and we are incredibly proud of our staff and pupils for achieving such glowing feedback.

Some highlights from the report are:

"The Christian vision permeates school life like a beacon. It is understood by pupils and staff who live it out on a daily basis, resulting in a loving community."

"Pastoral care for pupils and families is extremely strong with leaders going the extra mile to support in times of personal need."

"Leaders are relentless in their drive to provide the best for the pupils and families."

However, one of our favourite quotes from the report is a particular favourite of ours…

“This is a school founded in and driven by love.”

For our most recent SIAMs report please open the document below:

Information for Parents regarding the Inspection of our Church of England Aided First School

The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) is the Church of England and Methodist Church’s outworking of the requirements of section 48 of the Education Act 2005. It is a key element of the life of all Church of England and Methodist schools in England.

SIAMS explores ways in which each school’s theologically rooted Christian vision drives its work and enables the school to live up to its foundation as a Church school. It does so by seeking to answer six or (in the case of Voluntary Aided schools) seven Inspection Questions (IQs).

IQ1: How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision enable pupils and adults to flourish?

IQ2: How does the curriculum reflect the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision?

IQ3: How is collective worship enabling pupils and adults to flourish spiritually?

IQ4: How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision create a culture in which pupils and adults are treated well?

IQ5: How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision create an active culture of justice and responsibility?

IQ6: Is the religious education curriculum effective (with reference to the expectations set out in the Church of England’s Statement of Entitlement for Religious Education)?

IQ7: What is the quality of religious education in voluntary aided and former voluntary aided schools, and in former voluntary controlled schools in which denominational religious education is taught?

SIAMS inspection focuses on the impact of the Church school’s Christian vision on pupils and adults. This involves looking at the school’s Christian vision, the provision the school makes because of this vision and how effective this provision is in enabling all pupils to flourish. Church schools will employ a variety of strategies and styles appropriate to, and reflective of, their particular context in order to be distinctively and effectively Christian in their character and ethos. SIAMS inspectors therefore do not look for a set template of what a Church school should be like, but rather take the particular context of the school into account and base their evaluation on the outcomes rather than the process.

Inspectors make one of two judgements:

The inspection findings indicate that the school is living up to its foundation as a Church school, and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish.

The inspection findings indicate that the school has strengths, but that there are also issues that leaders need to address as a matter of priority.

https://www.churchofengland.org/about/education-and-schools/church-schools-and-academies/siams-inspections