Ruishton Church of England Primary School last had a SIAMS inspection in 2023. All Church of England dioceses use the Church of England Education Office's framework for the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) in order to inspect their church schools.

Inspection Outcome

Instead of numerical grades, SIAMS provides a qualitative evaluation focusing on whether the school is "living up to its foundation" as a Church school. The 2023 inspection recognised that Ruishton School is living up to its foundation.

Inspection Summary

Key findings

• The school's theologically rooted Christian vision drives all that the school does, enabling all to flourish.

• The school's partnership with the local church and parish community, supports pupils in their learning and personal development.

• The school's reciprocal partnership with the Oak Partnership Trust is supportive and challenging. It enables the school to realise its Christian vision to the benefit of all.

• Inspired by their vision, provision for pupils with special educational needs and disability (SEND) and for those who are vulnerable, is extremely good. The school is passionate about the inclusion of all who want to learn there.

• The school has a strong culture of mutual respect in line with their vision, and they celebrate diversity. They work together to enable all to flourish.

Areas for development

• Develop opportunities for prayer and reflection during the school day and across the school site, to enable pupils to explore their personal spirituality.
• Strengthen pupil voice and experience to enable pupils to become agents of change, locally, nationally and globally