Brighstone CE Aided Primary School Celebrates Glowing Inspection

Brighstone CE Aided Primary School is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from their recent SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection, which praised the school for its strong Christian vision and values, nurturing ethos, and commitment to spiritual development.

The school, located in the heart of the community, was rated as ‘living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish’.

The inspector identified that the school’s ‘Christian vision, lived out through the values of love, courage and respect, unites the school community with a common purpose.

As a result, pupils and adults flourish in a harmonious and welcoming environment’.

The report highlighted that at Brighstone Primary pupils ‘take active responsibility towards others within the community and beyond their Island locality.

They are respectful of each other and the world around them’.

It also noted that ‘by persistently demonstrating love, courage and respect, pupils and adults live out the vision across each day.

The unique needs of pupils are nurtured and supported effectively’.

Headteacher Mrs Rebecca Lennon expressed pride in the report’s findings, saying:

"This result is a testament to the dedication of our staff, governors, parents/carers and wider church community.

"Most of all, we’re proud of our pupils, who embody our values of love, courage and respect every day."

The inspector noted that pupils ‘receive a warm welcome and those new to the school speak of being accepted with “open arms and big hugs”.

As a result, pupils are 'happy and joyful.’

The reports goes on to say:

'Because of the caring and nurturing atmosphere, pupils and adults are overwhelmingly positive and happy at the school.

'A culture of treating each other with respect permeates…. The current vision has served the school well in successfully nurturing pupils’ individual needs.

'At break times pupils mix and play in harmony. Older pupils support younger children exceptionally well.

'Initiatives promoting good mental health and wellbeing are prioritised by leaders.

'For example, a Christian youth group helps older pupils develop confidence and resilience as they prepare for secondary school.’

With this successful inspection, Brighstone CE Aided Primary School and the community around it now looks ahead with renewed enthusiasm and commitment to ensuring every child continues to be nurtured and supported to enable them to achieve their full potential, both academically and pastorally.