Being a Church School

Collective Worship

Each week, members of our church congregation come to school to lead one of our Collective Worship, which is currently an Open The Book service. This consists of a simple Bible story, and we are gradually moving from the beginning of the Old Testament through to the conclusion of the New Testament. Different children take part each week, and there are lots of lovely props and costumes used. Parents and members of the community are invited to attend.

We also have daily collective worship, which are a special time where children, staff and friends of the school come together and share ideas and experiences. Our collective worships are always guided by our Christian Values. Half termly, we have a different value to focus on. The value is discussed and promoted across the curriculum. Our Values this year are: Hope, Thankfulness, Trust, Forgiveness, Respect and Friendship. 

We also have weekly Hymn practice collective worship.

Church Links

As a Church of England school, we believe that our school community should reflect Christian values in all our relationships, standards and traditions, helping each of our children to develop their full potential and prepare them to be good citizens.

We welcome you to contact us at any time to discuss any questions you may have or problems regarding your child’s education . By working in partnership with you, we hope to build a secure spiritual educational foundation for your child.

Children of parents/guardians resident in the parishes and villages of Cold Ashby, Coton, Cottesbrooke, Guilsborough, Hollowell, Ravensthorpe, Teeton and Thornby attend our school. The children attend services in school, at the local churches and sometimes at churches in other parishes.

Our School Prayer

Dear Lord,

Thank you for our education, our school and the great teachers who help us through the day, for our friends who make us laugh and for all of the adults who help us.

Our school is unique for everybody in it.

Thank you, Lord, for making us one big family.

Amen

Written by Emily Ambrose and chosen from a whole-school competition.

Our SIAMS

Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools  

In March 2023, we received our most recent church school (SIAMS) inspection.

The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Guilsborough as a Church of England was rated as Good.

See our full report on our Performance page. 

Peterborough Diocese

The Diocese of Peterborough - Church Schools

The Board of Education oversees the provision of Church schools in the Diocese of Peterborough. The Board is committed to its mission of promoting Christian education, excelling in quality, distinctive in sharing God's love.

Board of Education

The Board of Education meets under the regulations as set in the Diocese Board Measure 1991 and agreed by Diocesan Synod.

The Board is a member of the National Society and oversees the Denominational Inspections of Church Schools within this diocese under the National Society's Framework for the inspection of Anglican Schools. (SIAMS)

In our last SIAMS inspection, February 2016, we were graded as Good in all areas covered.

http://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/church-schools/church-schools 

REQM Award

'The school environment, including the Peace Garden and the Learning Lodge, transformed for prayer spaces, are much valued and used by pupils'

'RE is a strength at this school and has a high profile.'

'This is a very inclusive and welcoming school, with the emphasis on wellbeing and empathy with others.'

Lizzie McWhirter - REQM Assessor