Ofsted

We are proud to be currently rated as a GOOD school in all areas. 

"The school's Christian mission of living life to the fullest shapes what leaders and staff do. The relationships between
everyone are special. It is a happy and welcoming place. Children enjoy coming to school to learn."

Ofsted, 2021

Please see below for the full Ofsted report.

SIAMS Inspections

All Church of England and Methodist schools are inspected approximately every five years by a SIAMS inspector from the Church of England. This is an opportunity to highlight the impact that the school’s Christian vision has on the flourishing of the whole school community.  

SIAMS explores ways in which our school’s theologically rooted Christian vision drives our work and enables St Francis to live up to its foundation as a Church school. It does so by seeking to answer six inspection questions.

• How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision enable pupils and adults to flourish?
• How does the curriculum reflect the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision?
• How is collective worship enabling pupils and adults to flourish spiritually?
• How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision create a culture in which pupils and adults are treated well?
• How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision create an active culture of justice and responsibility?
• 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)?

Quotes from the report:

"Highly committed leaders champion the needs of the families that they serve. They are inspired by the Christian vision to make choices and take action so that pupils and adults flourish."

"The vision shapes an aspirational curriculum. Pupils benefit from the wide range of experiences that the school provides. These engage them and broaden their horizons."

"Wellbeing is prioritised across different aspects of school life. The vision is lived out in the strong culture of caring for each other. As a result, pupils and adults thrive in their relationships and personal development."