Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy’s Fantastic SIAMS Report

Staff and pupils at Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy are celebrating after a recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) inspection by the Church of England led to a report praising the school for its “well-defined Christian vision used [...] to establish a school in which pupils and adults flourish.”

A SIAMS inspection reviews how effective a school is at delivering a strong Christian ethos, to enable pupils, staff and the school community to thrive.

The report praised the “warm and welcoming” school overall, stating that: “the school’s overarching value of love ensures that there is a tangible culture of care both in the school and wider community.”

Inspectors also highlighted how the school’s Methodist vision and values act as a “golden thread’ and that “nurturing relationships are modelled by staff to the pupils, and between the pupils”.

The report commended the school for its “inspiring and engaging” collective worship and how “religious education (RE) is effectively led and provides a safe space for pupils to explore different religions and beliefs and what it means to live in a diverse world.”

Other highlights of the report included comments such as:

• Leaders and the governing body have a clear vision which is at the centre of decision making to improve the lives of the pupils. Senior leaders’ actions are driven by the vision, and they are proud of its impact on the school community. 
• With the support of the trust, leaders have designed a curriculum for all, encouraging a love of learning. Bespoke provision for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ensures pupils have the targeted interventions necessary for their learning. 
• Extra-curricular activities provide experiences that widen horizons for pupils, these include opportunities from Zumba to sewing. Pupils rise to the challenges these provide. 
• Pupils are nurtured and feel valued and unique. There is a deep-seated recognition that only the best is good enough for the school community. Parents are suitably confident and happy to send their child to school knowing that they are loved as part of the community. 
• Leaders have a strong vision for RE and the curriculum is clear and progressive. It is broad and balanced, tailored to the needs of pupils and reflects the context of the community. The breadth of the curriculum enables pupils to develop an understanding of a range of worldviews.

Gemma Yapp, Headteacher, said: “We are delighted with the results of this inspection! Our staff, pupils and wider community work so hard to bring our vision of ‘Do everything in love” to life in all we do, and it’s wonderful to see their dedication and commitment acknowledged by the SIAMS inspection team.”