Ofsted

The school's most recent Ofsted inspection took place in January 2009. A copy of the report can be downloaded below. 

Please also find a copy of a letter to the school (from Ofsted) with information about the school's conversion to an academy. This confirmed that, since the school was graded Outstanding in its most recent inspection, it would be exempt from routine inspection (under the Education Act 2011). This exemption has now been removed and all schools that this applied to, including Parbold Douglas CE Academy, are subject to routine inspection. We whole-heartedly support this change.

SIAMS

The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) is the Church of England and Methodist Church’s outworking of the requirements of section 48 of the Education Act 2005. It is a key element of the life of all Church of England and Methodist schools in England. 

Approximately every five years, schools are subject to an inspection which explores the question, “How effective is the school’s distinctive Christian vision, established and promoted by leadership at all levels, in enabling pupils and adults to flourish?”

This overarching inspection question is examined through seven strands:
1.    Vision and Leadership
2.    Wisdom, Knowledge, and Skills
3.    Character Development: Hope, Aspiration, and Courageous Advocacy
4.    Community and Living Well Together
5.    Dignity and Respect
6.    Impact of Collective Worship
7.    Effectiveness of Religious Education.

The purpose of SIAMS Inspection is the improvement of Church school education through a focus on the centrality of Christian vision, shining a spotlight on the fundamental right of all pupils and adults to flourish. SIAMS inspectors ask questions about and seek evidence that demonstrates the impact that the school’s vision has directly on the lives, learning, and development of all within the school community.

Our most recent SIAMS Inspection took place in November 2018. We were delighted to be awarded the highest possible grade (excellent) in all areas. The full report can be downloaded below.