Our Faith & Religious Character

Waterhouses C.E. Primary Academy is a very proud Anglican school which cherishes its links to the Parish of Waterfall, TMPF Trust’s RE and Collective Worship network, the Trust’s sister schools, and the Diocese of Lichfield. The vision of the school is: 'Let your light shine', and our theologically-rooted vision is inspired by:

'In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.'

Matthew 5:16

At Waterhouses C.E. Primary Academy, we believe that all children are the light and together we will help them to shine. We aim to develop within ourselves an understanding of what is right and fair and to have the strength to face challenges and do the right thing. We aim to be people of hope, to celebrate individuality and to respect ourselves, others and the world in which we live.

Our values
Love, Hope, Trust, Respect.


Leading us in faith

Mrs J. Hulme RE and Collective Worship Co-ordinator
Our school Worship Council Nadia Isla, Molly, James, Millie, Adele, Oscar, Archie, Kieran, Molly, Darcie, Ella & Rebecca.
Mr C. Casey Trust Collective Worship Leader
Mrs N. Shaw Trust R.E. Leader
Mrs L. Jennings Lichfield Diocese Christian Distinctiveness Advisor

SIAMS

The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) is the Church of England and Methodist Church’s outworking of the requirements of section 48 of the Education Act 2005. It is a key element of the life of all Church of England and Methodist schools in England. SIAMS explores ways in which each school’s theologically-rooted Christian vision drives its work and enables the school to live up to its foundation as a Church school.

'Relationships at Waterhouses reflect the school's Christian vision. Pupils explain that your light is shining if you are treating others appropriately, because this shows the values of love, hope, respect and trust.'

(SIAMS, 2025)
Waterhouses - SIAMS report May 2025 (PDF, opens in a new tab) PDF 2.0 MB School document: Waterhouses

St James & St. Bartholomew's Church

Waterfall St. James & St. Bartholomew's is our local Church and sits within the Parish of Waterhouses. Although we are currently without a Vicar (interregnum), we always enjoy welcoming members of the Church to join us and lead us in our journey of faith

www.achurchnearyou.com (opens in a new tab)

Lichfield Diocese

School are proud to be part of the Diocese of Lichfield and embrace the support of the Diocese and the way in which this can help our pupils and staff to flourish.

Lichfield Diocese (opens in a new tab)
A copy of the Holy Bible with a rosary placed on top.

Bible Reading

'An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.'

(Proverbs, 18:15)