OUR SCHOOL
Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) Report
Clifford All Saints C of E Primary School · Inspected 24 November 2025 — the school's most recent inspection.
Clifford All Saints Church of England Primary School is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish.
What the inspector found
Six passages from the report that say what it is like to be a child, or a parent, here.
“Clifford is a highly inclusive school. The vision has driven leaders to ensure that high levels of acceptance exist. Pupils from different backgrounds and with different needs are welcomed."
VISION AND SCHOOL CULTURE
“Strong relationships flourish, and a sense of love permeates the school. It is embodied in an environment where people are known as individuals."
VISION AND SCHOOL CULTURE
“Parents from a range of cultural and faith backgrounds feel valued and appreciated. As a result, a dignifying culture that is welcoming and hospitable has been created.
VISION AND SCHOOL CULTURE
“Pupils enjoy singing praise songs and do so with a deep sense of joy. They know that worship is invitational and choose to participate in whatever way they feel comfortable."
WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY
“Lessons are sensitively adapted, with delivery styles varied to meet the needs of learners. Teachers and teaching assistants provide carefully targeted guidance and focused interventions."
VISION AND CURRICULUM
“The behaviour policy, which is rooted in reconciliation and restoration, is implemented effectively. Pupils understand that when they have a problem they will be supported."
VISION AND SCHOOL CULTURE
Notable Strengths
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Leaders, as a result of the vision, have created an inclusive and equitable culture that enables people to live well together. Effective systems and practices are in place to ensure that people are treated well.
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The worship life in the school is rich and varied, which supports spiritual flourishing. This is enhanced by a range of partnerships with churches and other organisations.
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The school’s vision, represented effectively using appropriate imagery and vocabulary, is widely known. It guides strategic thinking to help move the school forward.
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The curriculum for religious education (RE) is well sequenced. It enables pupils to develop knowledge about Christianity and other world faiths.
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Aspirational and caring staff enable pupils to grow and learn well together. Through thoughtfully planned provision and support, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included successfully.
Inspection Findings
Extracts from each section of the report. The full findings are in the report linked below.
Vision and Leadership
School leaders have carefully crafted a Christian vision which enhances life at Clifford. It is lived out through a set of values; integrity, kindness, service, wisdom and teamwork.
As a result, it is widely known and drives improvement.
Vision and Curriculum
Leaders, supported by the trust, have created a broad curriculum and extra-curricular offer.
They are proud of their achievements, and these are celebrated every week. In order to embody 'life in all its fullness', they are provided with activities that enable their talents to shine.
Worship and Spirituality
Collective worship is integral to the school day. It is carefully planned and structured to support spiritual development.
A dedicated worship council of pupils supports the delivery of acts of worship.
Vision and School Culture
Wellbeing is prioritised as a way of living out the vision.
Diversity is recognised as a strength.
Vision, Justice and Responsibility
Pupils understand how to care for others. They readily contribute to activities that support causes in their community, such as donating to the local food bank.
Older pupils 'buddy' younger pupils and undertake the Young Leaders Award, which supports their understanding of responsibility.
Religious Education
Pupils are given the opportunities to consider big questions and reflect upon complex concepts.
Learning tasks are purposeful and the quality of teaching is consistently high.
Development Points
The three areas the inspector asked the school to work on next.
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Develop clear opportunities to raise pupils' awareness of how they can stand up to injustice.
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Embed a shared language of spirituality.
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Build upon existing strategies to evaluate the impact of the school's vision.