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St Mary and St Peter’s Church School, Ilton, ‘good’ report
The SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) rated the school ‘good’ overall.
The report said: “Pupils and parents are proud of their school.
“They share in the ownership of the school’s vision and values and appreciate the support they get from adults.”
Inspector Rhian Cockwell said the school’s “emphasis on hope and aspiration, has made a significant impact on pupils”.
The school, led by executive headteacher Connel Boyle, was commended for the way all children and adults flourish. St Mary and St Peter is “warm and caring” and pupils and parents are “welcomed and supported” by staff.
Ms Cockwell said the school, which is in a partnership with Shepton Beauchamp Church School, was strong in partnership work with the local church, the community, the Bath and Wells Diocese and the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust.
She said: “The strong support from the community, diocese as well as relationships with other local schools, have all been well used in the school’s drive to live out fully its vision and shape school policy and plans.”
Ms Cockwell added: “Pupils flourish at this caring school whose inclusive approach addresses the needs of all.
“A true sense of belonging and looking after one another reverberates through all the school does.”
She noted:
- leaders have revised and embedded the school vision, ensuring it is the driving force behind decision making at all levels;
- pupils’ behaviour is good because there are high expectations from staff. Attendance is good because pupils feel safe and enjoy school;
- the moral and social development of pupils is a high priority;
- great care is taken to support pupils with additional needs. Staff are unwavering in their compassion and drive.
Mr Boyle said: “We are all absolutely thrilled by this report which is a testament to the hard work of our staff, the support of our parents, community, church, diocese and trust family, and our brilliant children.
“But we will not be standing still and we see this as an opportunity to climb even higher as we aspire to give every child the very best start in their school education.”
Chairman of governors Terry Gibson said “Our governors are so grateful for the strong and aspirational leadership of our headteacher and how all our staff share our ambitions for our school to strive for excellence in all areas.”
