Wells Primary School

We are fortunate to have a caring, committed staff; supportive parents and carers; and a skilled governing body who work in partnership to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils. Together, we encourage our children to be motivated to learn and to celebrate their achievements.

We pride ourselves on setting high expectations for all, in everything we do. We strive for excellence, aiming only for the best in terms of conduct and academic achievement. At the same time, we are truly inclusive and have an excellent track record in ensuring high quality provision for pupils who are vulnerable or who have additional needs. Pastoral care is strong and lies at the heart of our ethos.

We were delighted therefore when our Ofsted inspection in 2014 graded us 'outstanding' in all categories: teaching and learning, quality of provision, behaviour, and leadership and management. Since then we have continued to work hard to maintain our high standards and to provide the best possible education for our children; we continually evaluate our curriculum to ensure that it is exciting, varied, challenging and accessible for all pupils.

Visitors to the school often comment on the high standards of behaviour, calm and productive atmosphere and the approachable, friendly demeanour of the whole school community. It is, indeed, a supportive, cohesive community, where pupils and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds and faiths enjoy learning together in harmony.

At Wells Primary School, we strive to ensure that every child enjoys a happy, fulfilling and successful education within a safe, nurturing environment. Our curriculum therefore aims to:

• Provide a rich, balanced and enjoyable education for all pupils that includes memorable, life-enhancing opportunities
• Support children’s development, both socially and academically, as confident, independent thinkers who make positive life choices at Wells and beyond.
• Enable all pupils to develop a broad base of knowledge that builds progressively during their primary schooling
• Promote pupils’ conceptual understanding, reasoning and their development and acquisition of skills
• Inspire all pupils to be motivated, engaged learners who value their education and want to do their best
• Equip pupils with a secure set of personal values and behaviours that enable them to form positive relationships and become responsible, caring citizens
• Support and embrace pupils’ spiritual and cultural development
• Support pupils’ physical and emotional health development and instil an awareness of how to keep themselves healthy and safe, now and in the future
• Ensure equal access to learning, with high expectations for every pupil and appropriate levels of challenge and support
• Ensure all pupils are equipped with the skills and knowledge for the next stage in their education
• Be integral to the high quality of education that is expected at Wells.

Conscientious, committed staff endeavour to make every child feel equally valued and cherished so that they are well-placed to learn and achieve. Alongside strong pastoral support, high expectation is central to the ethos of the school - if we are going to do a job, we are going to do it properly. All employees are expected to share this commitment to excellence. Enthusiastic teachers and support staff aim to motivate and inspire children with a well-delivered, interesting curriculum.

An equally committed governing body works closely with the headteacher, senior management and other staff to challenge and support the team in its mission for excellence. The Governing Body works effectively towards a common goal – to provide the best possible opportunities for Wells’ pupils.

Another key principle of Wells is to work closely in partnership with parents and carers and provide a welcoming environment. The headteacher has made this a key priority and aims to actively involve parents/carers in the pupils’ education wherever possible.