Outstanding SIAMS Inspection
"I am so proud of our children, our staff, and the support from parents, governors and directors, which led to the outstanding judgement in our recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools Church of England inspection. At St Wilfrid’s, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for our pupils whilst encouraging them all to achieve, believe and care. I was particularly delighted that this was highlighted as one of our strengths in the inspection report.
The report, which takes place every four to five years, judged us to be an outstanding church school whose ‘Christian character permeates through all aspects of school life and has a significant impact on the wellbeing of the whole school community’.
Our school was also praised highly for ‘positive relationships and behaviour’ which are considered to be one of our strengths. ‘These are modelled by the whole staff team and teachers speak of feeling genuinely supported. In turn, pupils feel hugely valued and cherished. One pupil commented, ‘teachers are really kind and they help us to be kind and respectful. It is good for us to make other people smile’.’
Our school vision of ‘achieve, believe and care’ was highly praised for being ‘deeply rooted in the Christian faith’ and reinforcing the schools Christian values. The vision impacts on ‘consistently high academic standards across the curriculum. It embraces the wellbeing of every pupil and secures excellent progress for all’.
Thank you once again for your support in helping us to achieve this 'outstanding' result.
Headteacher, Stuart Colothan.
