'A school with a huge heart' - Delight for Shrewsbury school after considerable praise from inspector

A report said the school's Christian vision "underpins leaders decisions and actions". The primary school was also praised for "enriching positive relationships through hope, love and respect". 

The inspector said collective worship is at the heart of the school and was impressed by opportunities for pupils to reflect on local and global issues.

The SIAMS report added that pupils understand how they can make a "positive difference to their community and beyond", and have a "strong sense of justice and responsibility" due to the school's vision of 'with God all things are possible'.

It said: "Bomere Heath is a school with a huge heart. The Christian vision empowers pupils and adults to be 'the best they can be.' Consequently, this creates an environment where adults and pupils feel welcomed, cared for and valued.

"Leaders, governors and staff know their community well. The vision and values are central to the work of the school. Therefore, policies, routines and learning activities all reflect its ambition.

"The vision is a living reality, being seen, heard and felt across school. Successful partnerships with Lichfield Diocese, Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust and the local church, enrich the school. They offer training and opportunities to grow, enveloping the vision that 'with God all things are possible'.

"Christian love radiates outwards into the community. This creates a strong sense of belonging, allowing adults and pupils to flourish."

The inspector added that Bomere Heath CofE Primary School's Christian vision inspires positive relationships across the school community. It said the school community works closely together and that staff "nurture pupils to thrive holistically".

Headteacher at the primary school, Sallie Roberts expressed her delight at the report.

She said: "We are absolutely thrilled and delighted, we couldn't be more happy with the report. What is more pleasing is that the inspector was able to capture the essence of Bomere Heath and that is a credit to the staff and children that it shone through during the inspection.

"As a Church of England school we know the meaning of our values and they underpin everything at our school. To have it recognised that we are flourishing in that area is a huge validation of everything that we do.

"The fact that it said Bomere has a big heart and that our values are intrinsically woven through everything that we do is great."

The full SIAMS report can be read here.