As a Church school we are regularly inspected by both Ofsted and SIAMs (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools). Highlights from both our most recent inspections are included below as well as links to the full reports.
SIAMs
Last Inspected: 18th May 2023
Outcome: The distinctiveness and effectiveness of St. Peter’s Church of England Primary School is ‘Excellent’.
Summary:
- St Peter’s doors have been opened wide to serve the local community of Hixon. Leaders and staff are changing lives through their committed living out of the school’s Christian vision. Their work is transformative.
- The deeply-rooted Christian vision lies at the heart of strategic planning and decision making. Leaders are ably supported in this work through strong and mutually beneficial partnerships with key stakeholders.
- The spiritual life of the school is strong with richly planned spiritual opportunities woven throughout the curriculum.
- Collective worship is expertly led by the headteacher. Pupils are fully involved in the planning, leadership and evaluation of worship. Pupils of all ages are able to articulate the transformational impact that worship has on their daily lives.
- Leaders have developed an aspirational curriculum for religious education (RE). Pupils of all ages flourish in RE as a result.
Interested parties can download the school’s latest SIAMs report in full here:
2023 SIAMs Inspection Report – St. Peter’s CE Primary School, Hixon
Ofsted
Last Inspected: 16th April 2024
Outcome: This school continues to be good.
Summary:
St Peter’s CofE Primary school is a successful, well-led school where pupils and staff flourish. In the words of one of the parents, ‘St Peter’s is a caring and nurturing learning environment where every pupil matters.’
Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. Staff know the pupils exceptionally well. Nurturing relationships, alongside high expectations, ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well.
Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They live up to the high expectations that staff have for them. Pupils feel that school is safe and free from bullying. Pupils agree that there is always someone to look after them.
The extra-curricular activities on offer are impressive and are evidence that staff believe in ‘opening doors with learning, faith and care’. Pupils can take part in cricket, gardening, musical theatre and many more clubs. Pupils also have the opportunity to participate in social action projects, which enable them to work collaboratively, creating thoughtful solutions to local or national issues.
Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent summed up the views of many when they said, ‘I am proud that my children are part of this school.
Interested parties can access the school’s latest and previous Ofsted report in full through this link: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/142447