Ofsted & SIAMS

“Everyone Feels Valued and Included”: Read Our Latest Ofsted Highlights

We are proud to announce the publication of our latest Ofsted report (June 2026), which recognises Carnforth Christ Church as a place where “everyone feels valued and included”.

The inspection team awarded the school a “Strong standard” for Personal development and wellbeing, noting that our pupils are “exceedingly well prepared for life beyond school”. Inspectors observed that our children arrive each morning with “enthusiasm” and treat one another with the “kindness and gentleness” that flows from our core Christian values.

What makes our school special?

Positive Relationships: The report highlights that relationships between staff and pupils are “warm and positive,” ensuring that every child feels safe and cared for.
Enriched Learning: Beyond the classroom, we offer a “vast range of clubs, trips and regular inter-school sporting competitions” that help our pupils become both “confident and resilient”.
Inclusive Support: We are celebrated as an “inclusive school” where staff know the pupils well and provide the effective support needed for all children, including those with SEND, to “access the full curriculum alongside their peers and to make progress”.
A Solid Foundation: From their very first days in our “well designed” Early Years setting, children build the secure knowledge they need in phonics and numbers to be ready for the next stage of their journey.

Our staff are “proud to work at this school,” and we are delighted that our parents remain “very positive about the care and education that their children receive”.

We invite you to read the full report to learn more about how we are preparing our pupils for “life in modern Britain”

Click here to read the Full June 2026 Ofsted Report

SIAMS

As we are a Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School we receive a SIAMS inspection (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools). Our latest inspection was carried out in May 2022 where we were graded ‘EXCELLENT’ in all areas. Again, we are very proud of our achievements and would like to celebrate this with highlighting the following key comments from the report.

The school’s inclusive and deeply embedded Christian vision forms a firm foundation for the whole school community. This is enhanced by a clear understanding of the importance of Christian values based on the fruits of the Spirit. This results in excellent behaviour within lessons and around the school.
Ambitious and inspirational leadership of this Church school drives exceptional opportunities, experiences and achievements for all pupils.
There are extremely strong partnerships with the church and community groups. This results in pupils identifying ways in which they can live out biblical teaching with their deeply rooted desire to support those in need.
Collective worship is vibrant, fully inclusive and memorable. This inspires pupils and adults developing their personal spirituality.
Religious education (RE) is rigorously planned and challenging, giving many opportunities for pupils to think about life’s ‘big questions’.

If you would like to read the full SIAMS inspection report, please download this from the PDF link at the bottom of the page.