Abstract
This paper analyses the denominational inspectors’ reports on 478 small rural Church of England primary schools produced between September 2008 and December 2009 to document the quality of education provided by these schools. The results from the analysis are discussed in terms of overall performance, distinctiveness and effectiveness, meeting the needs of all learners, collective worship, leadership and management, religious education, and community cohesion. Comparison is made between aided and controlled schools. The conclusion is drawn that these small rural Church of England primary schools are providing a high quality of education and that such evidence should be taken into account in face of pressure to close them.
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