Learning with others. Sharing what we know.

Sneinton St. Stephen’s is an outward-facing school. We actively seek opportunities to learn from others, evaluate and develop our practice, and contribute what we have learnt.

Our involvement in national programmes, professional learning communities and external accreditation helps us to keep growing, while creating new opportunities for our children, staff and wider community.
 

External Evaluation

We welcome external evaluation as an important part of understanding our strengths and continuing to improve.

Ofsted
Outstanding in all areas — 2024
Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged Sneinton St. Stephen’s Outstanding across all areas of the school.

Ofsted recognised the ambition of our curriculum, the exceptional behaviour and attitudes of our children, their personal development and the strength of leadership and governance across the school.

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SIAMS
Judgement 1 — 2024
Our most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) awarded Sneinton St. Stephen’s Judgement 1, recognising how effectively our Christian vision enables pupils and adults to flourish.

The inspection recognised the impact of our Christian vision and values across school life, including our inclusive and diverse community, collective worship and religious education.

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Professional Learning & Contribution

RISE DfE Attendance & Behaviour 
Sneinton St. Stephen’s is a DfE RISE Attendance and Behaviour Lead School for the East Midlands, recognised for our practice in attendance, behaviour and belonging.

We work alongside other lead schools to share effective practice, host professional learning and provide targeted support to school leaders. This work also creates opportunities for us to learn from schools and colleagues across the region and continue to develop our own practice.

Apple Distinguished School
We are an Apple Distinguished School, recognising our innovative and purposeful use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Being part of the wider Apple education community enables our staff and children to share practice, learn alongside others and contribute to the development of digital learning beyond Sneinton.

Open University Reading for Pleasure
Sneinton holds the Open University/UKLA Reading for Pleasure Platinum Award, recognising our sustained work in developing a rich reading community.

Our contribution continues through research projects, case studies, conference workshops and professional learning. We have contributed to national publications and previously led a regional Reading Teachers Group, sharing practice and supporting the development of Reading for Pleasure beyond our own school.
 

Accreditations

Alongside our wider professional learning and external evaluation, we work with organisations that help us evaluate and strengthen particular aspects of school life.

Eco-Schools Green Flag
Our Eco-Schools Green Flag Award 2023 recognises our commitment to sustainability and the active role children play in caring for their school, community and environment.
 

World Class School Quality Mark (WCSQM)
World Class School — accredited 2018, re-accredited 2021
Sneinton St. Stephen's holds the World Class Schools Quality Mark, recognising the opportunities we create for children to develop leadership, character and the skills to flourish beyond the classroom.

Our wider recognition includes runner-up World Class School of the Year 2020 and the World Class Character Award 2021, awarded to our children for their contribution to the World Class Schools assessment programme.
 

National recognition

TES Schools Awards
Shortlisted — Creative School of the Year 2021

Sneinton was nationally shortlisted for Creative School of the Year at the TES Schools Awards, recognising the creativity and innovation within our school.