We had an Ofsted Inspection on 1st and 2nd July 2025 and were delighted with the outcome. We are currently awaiting our report and will share this as soon as possible.

We had our SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) in November 2024 and we were absolutely thrilled with the outcome. Among the highly positive findings, the inspection concluded that:

• Let your light shine’ brightly illuminates the work of the school. Being part of the school is deeply valued and often transformational. The rich outworking of the vision enables pupils and adults to flourish.
• The broad curriculum powerfully reflects the Christian vision. Spiritual development is intrinsically woven through the curriculum and worship, providing opportunities for pupils and adults to flourish spiritually.
• There is a deep culture of treating each other well. Pupils and adults take responsibility and act to ensure fairness in their shared lives. Extensive partnerships enrich both adults and pupils so that community is built and nourished.
• Leaders and governors use careful and precise monitoring to evaluate the school’s work. Decisions have a positive and rapid impact on its effectiveness as a Church school. As a result, the school is enabling pupils and adults to flourish.
• The careful way the curriculum is created expresses the school’s vision for pupils to be inspired. The Cranford Park graduate concept raises aspirations for what each pupil might be. High quality planning, designed by experts, is used to ensure progression over time. This is particularly impactful for pupils considered to be vulnerable and /or disadvantaged.
• The inclusive vision is expressed through a range of experiences that enable every child to let their light shine. Striking examples include forest school outdoor learning and weekly mixed age ‘Cranford Park University’ sessions.
• Horizons are regularly lifted due to the opportunities within the extra-curricular provision. Pause days provide space and time for deeper learning. Residentials starting in Year 2 broaden learning experiences, ensuring pupils are truly living life in all its fullness. The impact of the curriculum on pupils with SEND is striking. Their experience of school is enriched by the expertise of adults and the variety of activities used in lessons.
• Cranford Park is a deeply nurturing community. This is the result of a culture which shapes how people treat one another. A range of practices such as the buddy system and peer tutoring mean pupils have roles to play and a light to shine. The approach to teaching how to behave is rooted in restorative practice. This effectively expresses the value of compassion.
• Intentional acts of smiling and laughing fill school days, providing energy and courage for adults and pupils to be ever hopeful. Adults demonstrate a deep sense of responsibility and care for pupils which are constantly displayed from classroom to playground.
• Pupil groups such as school council and road safety officers exemplify the wide-ranging contributions to the life of the school. This expresses the vision’s expectation that a positive contribution must be made by all. Justice is maintained by the school custom to always ‘step in’ at moments when rights could be impinged.

There are lots more positive comments and you can find the full report below. The school continues to work on providing personal spiritual opportunities and our year 6 class have plans to create a prayer garden. We are also creating opportunities for pupils to relate our R.E. teaching to their everyday lives.

SIAMS Report Cranford Park CE Primary School – 135885 – 211124