SIAMS
Statutory Inspection Of Anglican And Methodist Schools (SIAMS)
Each Church school and academy is required to have a Section 48 Inspection for a judgement on its distinctiveness and effectiveness as a Church of England school.
The purpose of the SIAMS inspection is to verify the school’s evaluation of its performance in relation to the ways in which each school’s theologically rooted Christian vision drives its work and enables the school to live up to its foundation as a Church school.
SIAMS inspection focuses on the impact of the Church school’s Christian vision on pupils and adults. This involves looking at the school’s Christian vision, the provision the school makes because of this vision and how effective this provision is in enabling all pupils to flourish.
We are pleased to share that following an inspection in January 2026, QCPS has been judged to be “living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish.“
The report (available to view in full here) states that our school has the following notable strengths:
The Christian vision is deeply rooted in the daily life of this school. It enables a supportive culture where living well together is a priority. The vision is well known and understood. It drives strategic decision making and shapes relationships. As a result, the school community is ‘flourishing together’.
Strong, meaningful partnerships with Christ Church the Quinton, Birmingham Diocese and the Birmingham Diocese Multi Academy Trust (BDMAT) are highly valued and mutually beneficial. These partnerships empower the pupils and adults to grow with confidence.
Religious education (RE) is highly regarded. Pupils enjoy and value their learning. Teachers are enabled, through training and support, to deliver a curriculum that challenges pupils.
Collective worship is vitally important to the daily rhythm of this school. It reinforces the importance of ‘flourishing together’. It is empowering and inspiring for adults and pupils, enriching their spiritual development.