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Head of Primary and Nursery School’s Welcome

Welcome to the Primary & Nursery

For over a decade, we have been providing an outstanding primary education, as a proud part of our all-through school, where children complete their academic journey from the Early Years Foundation Stage to their GCSEs seamlessly and successfully. We have a strong reputation in the local area and continue to fill our nursery and our three-form entry classes. This enduring trust from our community stems from our strong academic results and our reputation for nurturing the whole child and working closely with families.

Our daily school life is built upon three core values: Excellence, Innovation, and Respect, which we embed into the academic, social and cultural fabric of the school. We place a high priority on excellent manners and strong communication skills and we hold exceptionally high expectations for pupil conduct, both within our school walls and out in the wider community. To support this, our staff ensure consistent follow-through on these expectations, while our team and our older children act as vital role models for our younger students.

At our school, we combine a focus on high academic outcomes with a deep commitment to the life chances of every single child, regardless of their starting point, background, or barriers to learning. We know that academic success goes hand-in-hand with emotional health and strong relationships. That is why we actively prioritise wellbeing, resilience, and emotional literacy, ensuring our children are fully prepared to achieve their potential and contribute to the world around them.  By equipping children with the skills to be ready to learn, everyone accesses an ambitious, exciting curriculum, which is enhanced through trips, events and visits and a vast range of extracurricular opportunities. Access to resources at the Secondary site, such as the theatre and DT workshops further boost the quality of these experiences.

Ultimately, we instil a deep sense of pride in all that we do, constantly striving for our best, so that we can do the best for every child at our school. We invite you to visit us in person and explore our website to see what makes our vibrant school community so special.

Heather Loake
Head of School (Primary and Nursery)