Church School

What is a church school?

Before the government became involved with providing education for everyone in England- there were church schools and other charitable schoolsThere were two requirements, the first to teach Christianity through “Religious Instruction” and the second to hold a regular act of worship.

When the state became involved with providing mass education, church schools became integrated into the education provided by the state. All these schools are known as maintained schools – they are funded by the state. All maintained schools including the Church school have to teach Religious Education and hold a daily act of worship. So church schools work on the same basis as community schools.

The purpose of a Church of England school is to offer a spiritual dimension to the lives of young people, within the traditions of the Church of England, in an increasingly secular world.

Church schools have a Christian vision, Christian values and beliefs at their heart. This means that every child and adult associated with the school is not just important because they are members of the school but because they are seen as unique individuals, created by God.

Church schools recognise that as well as academic and emotional development, there is  also spiritual development. The purpose of a Church of England school is to offer a spiritual development  and also share the traditions of the Church of England, in an increasingly secular world.

The Diocese of Worcester

Beechwood C E  Primary School is located within the Diocese of Worcester. The diocesan vision is to grow as Kingdom People, sharing the good news of Jesus’ love in Worcestershire and Dudley. As the body of Christ, God’s Kingdom People, the Diocese of Worcester join together to worship God, make disciples, share hope, and transform communities as we live out values of love, compassion, justice and freedom.

Read more about the diocese here: Diocese of Worcester

Local Partnerships

We also work together with the team from St Thomas and St Lukes, locally known as Top Church in Dudley.  We sit within the parish of  St. John the Evangelist, Kates Hill. More information can be found here:

Top Church Dudley 

Find us – Parish Hall & Worship Centre St. John the Evangelist – A Church Near You

Related information

Spirituality at Beechwood:

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Overview of Collective Worship:

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Beechwood School Prayer:

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Partnership with the Church:

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SIAMS Report:

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