SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspections evaluate how effectively a church school lives out its Christian vision and values in every aspect of school life. Conducted on behalf of the Church of England and the Methodist Church of Great Britain, SIAMS inspections focus on the distinctiveness and effectiveness of a school’s Christian character rather than academic standards, which are inspected separately by Ofsted.
Inspectors consider how the school’s vision shapes leadership, decision-making, curriculum, collective worship, religious education, relationships, inclusion, and the personal development of pupils and adults. The central question of a SIAMS inspection is:
