Dear Parents and Carers,

I am very pleased to share some exciting news following our recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMs) visit which took place on Tuesday 25th March 2025. St Paul’s Cray Church of England Primary School continues to thrive as a Church school, providing a supportive environment where our pupils and staff can flourish. The attached report highlights our strengths as well as some areas for us to work on, which we're eager to embrace.

Our inspection highlighted that the decisions made by our school leaders and governors are guided by St Paul’s Cray’s Christian vision. This approach is having a positive impact on our pupils’ learning experiences. Our curriculum, along with a variety of extra-curricular activities, aligns with our vision and helps everyone in our school community to flourish. We recognise each pupil as an individual, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support from staff who understand their unique needs. This helps create an environment where pupils feel safe and ready to engage in their learning.

We take pride in the effective pastoral care we offer, with a strong focus on well-being, which fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion. Our dedicated leaders demonstrate justice, mercy, and humility, ensuring that everyone feels respected and valued within our community.

Additionally, our strong partnerships with the Amadeus Primary Academies Trust and the local community reflect a shared commitment to supporting one another and ensuring everyone’s well-being. These connections enhance our school life and further strengthen the impact of our Christian vision.

The report also pointed out some areas for us to develop. We plan to implement a more structured process for governor monitoring and evaluating religious education (RE) and collective worship. We want to build on our current practices in RE to better understand the lived experiences of religious traditions around the world. Finally, we aim to deepen our understanding of spirituality across our school, giving us a unified approach to spiritual development.

Thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to working together to make our school even better for our children.

Best wishes,

Mrs. E Bennett 
St Paul’s Cray Church of England Primary School