Ofsted & SIAMS

Our Latest Ofsted Inspection

We are delighted that Chilham St Mary's Church of England Primary School continues to be recognised for the quality of education, care and support provided for our pupils.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection took place on 30th June 2026, with the report published on 9th September 2026. We are proud of the positive feedback provided by inspectors and the recognition given to our caring, inclusive and ambitious school community.

 

A School Where Children Flourish

At Chilham St Mary's, our Christian vision and values underpin everything we do. We aim to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, safe and inspired to achieve their very best.

Our pupils benefit from:

• A caring and inclusive school community
• High expectations for learning and behaviour
• A broad and engaging curriculum
• Strong relationships between pupils, staff and families
• Opportunities to develop confidence, leadership and responsibility

 

Read Our Latest Report

You can read the full Ofsted report by clicking the link below:

Latest Ofsted Inspection Report (30th June 2026)

You can also view the report directly on the Ofsted website.

 

Parent View

Ofsted's Parent View service allows parents and carers to share their views about our school at any time.

Parent View asks a series of questions about your child's experience of school, including:

• Quality of education
• Behaviour and safety
• Communication with parents
• Leadership and management
• Whether you would recommend the school to other families

Your feedback helps both Ofsted and the school understand what is working well and where we can continue to improve.

Complete the Parent View questionnaire:
https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk

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SIAMS Report

Please see the link at the bottom of the page to view our latest report.

The Diocese said…

Chilham St Mary’s is a school where all are welcome, made to feel special and treated with kindness. It lives out an embedded Christian vision with thoughtfulness and purpose. Relationships are developed through the key values of love, trust, respect, honesty, forgiveness and perseverance.

Staff and parents speak of a family and community where everyone is treated with kindness. In living out the vision of nurture and encouragement, they have created a sense of togetherness.