SIAMS

As a Church of England School we are inspected both by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) and the National Society for Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).

Our school was inspected under the SIAMS framework in June 2026. We are delighted that our school was evaluated as 'living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling its pupils to flourish.

Some of the highlights of the inspection report are shared below:

"Goudhurst and Kilndown is a learning community shaped by a deeply rooted Christian vision that inspires pupils and adults to live life in all its fullness..."

"Pupils and families understand the aspirational message of the vision and embrace its values...they feel proud to belong to the school and celebrate seeing the values lived at school and beyond..."

"Goudhurst and Kilndown is a school where the value of compassion is actively lived by pupils and staff. Pupils view the Good Samaritan story as a model for treating others with kindness and respect. As a result, they take pride in creating a community where people feel welcomed and valued..."

"The deeply embedded Christian vision is well understood by pupils and staff. As a result they are inspired to live life in all its fullest..."

"Through the vision, leaders and staff have developed a curriculum, that is enriched through experiences and opportunities. As a result, pupils demonstrate curiosity and thrive in their learning..."

"Staff and pupils see the vision and associated story as a source of inspiration. This motivates them to show compassion and treat each other well..."

•"Collective worship is a valued and inclusive time where pupils and adults feel secure and calm. Opportunities for spiritual reflection empower pupils to live out the school values throughout the day..."

"The religious education (RE) curriculum is sequential, accessible and engaging. As a result, pupils are inquisitive and respectful about a range of faiths and worldviews..."

We are extremely proud of this report and are working to build further on the strong links between the Church and school.  You can read the full report below:

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