STAFF from Weston's St Anne's Church Academy have said that they are "delighted" with their latest Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report.

Inspectors praised the primary school for upholding its Christian values and implementing its motto 'Learn to Love - Love to Learn' in school life. 

This helps individuals of all abilities shine through and encourages staff to support each other and students' families.

Pupils were also said to treat one another with a high degree of dignity and respect.

Leaders of religious education studies (RE) were especially praised for their passion about the subject.

The SIAMS inspectors said: "The Priory Learning Trust, local churches and the diocese make significant contributions enriching the school’s provision. Leaders are ambitious and totally dedicated to the work of this Church school.

“The vision shapes the provision for the mental health and wellbeing of staff and pupils. It shapes a warm caring community where all feel valued and flourish.”

Principal Emma Hardy-Smith said: “We are incredibly delighted with this report. Massive thanks to everyone who has helped out from students and staff to parents, carers, governors, the local churches and the wider community.”

Lisa Dadds, director of Primary Education and Standards for TPLT, added: “This is fabulous recognition for the wonderful work of this school who truly live out their values where everybody is valued and respected."

The school's website reads: "Our school vision is that all members of the school community are encouraged to ‘Learn to Love…and to Love to Learn’. We encourage and develop this through our Learning without Limits approach to education. 

"Through this everyone is encouraged to challenge themselves in their learning and make the choices that are right for them in their stage of their educational journey.

"We believe that every child is ‘intelligent and extraordinary’ and that as Kurt Hahn says ‘There is more in every person than you might expect.’ Our role as educators is to create the optimum environment for everyone to be inspired to learn both now and in the future.

"Our children are the adults of the future and we want to work with them to help create an even better world for future generations."