Inspection Reports

Ofsted

CCH is a GOOD school and the quality of the EYFS is OUTSTANDING

Christ Church Primary School was inspected on the 6th and 7th June 2023.

You can read the full report here. Christ Church Hanham – Ofsted Report June 2023 (PDF)

Letter from the Headteacher: 23-07-06 Ofsted Inspection Report Letter to Families

Quotes from the report…

  • “Children get off to a flying start in the early years . Parents and carers say their children feel loved, cared for and flourish at school.”
  • “Over time, pupils become confident independent thinkers who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
  • “Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and wider opportunities.”
  • “Pupils are polite and well behaved. They play well together in mixed age groups.”
  • “Leaders, including governors, have high expectations for pupils learning. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.”
  • “Pupils personal development is supported well. Pupils learn how to be physically and mentally healthy. Pupils know how the school values help them to make the right.”
  • “Pupils are keen to find out about religions and cultures different from their own and how they can contribute positively to society.”
  • “Governors have robust systems in place to monitor and e valuate the effectiveness of leaders actions. They welcome advice and seek out good practice to continually support and challenge leaders effectively.”

 

SIAMS

Our school received a SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection on the 19th May 2026.  Christ Church Hanham was judged to be living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling children and adults to flourish.

The full report can be read here – SIAMS Report Christ Church Hanham Church of England VC Primary School 

Letter to families – 26-06-09 SIAMS Report Letter to Families

Quotes taken from the report…

  • Through notably strong relationships, the school’s vision promotes an exceptional nurturing culture of love, compassion, encouragement and respect for individuals.
  • Leaders generate a nurturing culture in which pupils and adults are cherished for who they are.
  • The Christian vision is at the heart of the school’s work. Dedicated and creative leaders bring energy and imagination to ensure that the vision and values underpin daily life. They unswervingly ensure individuals are valued.
  • Pupils and adults flourish because leaders know the community well. It lives out its distinctively Christian vision and values, which are powerfully infused into the everyday working of the school.
  • Tailored to meet pupils’ needs, barriers to learning are identified. This enables pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)and those deemed vulnerable to flourish.
  • Pupils benefit from exceptional respect and compassion demonstrated in the consideration and care they receive.
  • Pupils know that they have someone to talk to if anything is troubling them, which might hinder learning and impact on their mental health.
  • Collective worship is intrinsic to the life of the school.
  • Pupils flourish in religious education (RE).
  • Working closely with the church, adults and pupils are well supported and nurtured in this highly inclusive environment.

Paper copies of all documents are available from the school office.