Welcome to Wilcombe Primary School

This is a good school with several outstanding features

OFSTED June 2010

A very warm welcome to Wilcombe Primary School and thank you for joining us on our website.

Wilcombe Primary is part of the Children First Federation  and all our school policies  and governing structure can be found on the federation website by clicking the hyperlinks.   The Children First Federation was initially formed in May 2010 and consisted of Hemyock, Wilcombe and Sampford Peverell C of E  Primaries.  Sidbury C of E Primary School joined us in November 2011. We have a “schools within school” philosophy that ensures we all work very closely together in ensuring the achievement of the highest standards in all four schools whilst maintaining the individuality and autonomy of the individual schools.   We are also part of the Primary Academies Trust,  more details.

We are a Primary School with pupils 3 to 11 years of age. We are situated in Tiverton, mid-Devon.  At present we have approximately 140 pupils full-time and 40 part-time nursery pupils. Although we are a small primary school in terms of pupil numbers, we are fortunate in having a large school site and spacious classrooms.

We provide opportunities for children to develop intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually.  We are committed to maintaining the very highest expectations for our children, ensuring that all children achieve their potential. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is accessible to all our learners, taking account of children’s specific needs and abilities. The children’s educational development is set on a solid beginning given by the excellent practice of our Foundation Unit.

Relationships between us all are characterised by clear, open and honest communication. It is our aim to work as one team involving governors, parents, staff and children to deliver the highest standards of education. We are a community school so we are committed to developing as a centre of learning for everyone.

The school prepares children well for citizenship in a global economy, emphasising not only the academic skills but also the attitudes, teamwork and creativity so necessary for life in the 21st Century and for some.. the 22nd Century!

Wilcombe Primary School is very fortunate in the variety and extent of its grounds. We make every effort to develop and continuously improve our outdoor areas, using them to enhance and enrich children’s learning.

With regards to admitting children to our school we are able to inform parents whether we have spaces in individual year groups and are happy to assist you in the process.  However,  all admissions to our school must go through Devon County Council’s Admissions Team.  For further information and online application forms. please click on the link provided http://www.devon.gov.uk/admissions.htm

School Prospectus 2011/2012 Ofsted Report 2010

Our vision statement

Wilcombe Primary is a school that believes in the development of the ‘whole child’.  At the heart of our school is a philosophy of mutual care and respect for ourselves, each other and the environment. We strive to develop reflective, caring children who will grow to be responsible citizens, active in addressing the global challenges of sustainability and inequality. We aim to help our children understand and respect their own culture and other cultures across the world.