CHURCH inspectors have praised a Teignbridge primary school for ‘living up to its foundation as a Church school’.

Blackpool CE primary in Liverton ‘enables pupils and adults to flourish’ according to the recent SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) report by the Church of England.

Inspectors say the school, which has 278 pupils, has a Christian vision that ‘provides focus, meaning and direction’.

The school has been recognised as being a deeply inclusive school which is ‘outward looking’ offering a calm and safe environment for more vulnerable pupils.

The report says staff are provided with up-to-date special educational needs and disability (SEND) training and a dedicated family support worker provides support to families in need.

The report acknowledges the school ‘prioritises living well together’ encouraging everyone to ‘become their best selves’.

Head Russell Pearson said: ‘I felt it was important to refocus and broaden the former Christian vision when I joined at the start of 2024, and it’s great to see recognition of this in how it meets the needs of our school and wider community and encourages pupils ‘to look beyond themselves.

‘We also have the ‘Blackpool Spirit Award’ where Year 6 students can design and deliver projects to meet the needs of others, encouraging a culture of justice and responsibility.’

The report highlights the support from the First Federation Trust, a multi-academy of 29 primary schools, which is said to have ‘a deep understanding’ of Blackpool as a Church school.

Collective worship is an integral part of daily life, playing ‘a key role in deepening pupils’ and adults’ understanding of the Christian vision’.

There is a strong relationship with the parish church, St Michael’s, which holds regular worships at the school.

Spiritual development is ‘an intrinsic part of this curriculum’ with an emphasis on ‘looking inwards and outwards and asking deep questions.’