About Us & Our Core Values
Whittle-le-Woods CE Primary School is a loving, caring and an inclusive place to learn.
A place where we always expect the best of each other and care for each other. We have a vibrant on-line community which you can find on Facebook- click the button at the bottom of this page.
We are a Church of England School in foundation with St John the Evangelist and Clayton Brook Church.
Our admission criteria result in pupils in our school having connections to a number of churches, some from different faith backgrounds and a large proportion with no faith background at all.
SIAMS Report 2017 OUTSTANDING Judgement
See our latest SIAMS inspection report SIAMS Report Whittle-le-Woods
We were judged to be OUTSTANDING in all areas.
Our Vision Statement
Our Christian family leads and encourages everyone to:
- Flourish; soar in faith and talents
- Serve others courageously
- Be excited and curious to learn
We do this within our safe, happy, diverse and nurturing Christ centred environment ensuring ‘all have life and have it to the full’ John 10:10
As staff, school leaders, church and community we aim to works together harnessing each others God given talents to develop children who:
- are keen to develop their talents
- are academically equipped to take their place in the world
- use the 4 Rs when tackling challenges-Reflection, Resilience, Resourcefulness and Reciprocity
- enjoy awe and wonder of God’s creation
- know that they can have an impact on the world and the confidence to make it happen.
- celebrate individuality, show respect and tolerance for others
- know how to keep themselves safe
- have the seeds of faith sewn within them through knowledge of the bible and spiritual reflection
- know that they are loved
I have come in order that they might have life and have it to the full John 10:10 NIV
Christian Values
Each half term we focus on one of our Christian Values. The teaching of these values is based on Bible teaching and all our work regarding these is ‘Rooted in Christ’.
During 2020/2021 the Values that studied and celebrated through worship will be; Friendship, Hope, Endurance, Forgiveness, Thankfulness, Trust
During 2021/2022 the Values that we will be studying and celebrating through worship will be: Compassion, Peace, Justice, Fellowship, Wisdom, Humility
Our Church Links
Our school comes under the Parish of St. John the Evangelist which is situated just next door to our school. This allows our pupils to easily take part in various services throughout the year, including a Harvest Festival service, Education Sunday Service and a Carols by Candlelight Service at Christmas. Reverend Philip Venables and other members of the lay clergy visit the school to lead worship for the whole school each Wednesday morning and often visit school to enhance our learning in a range of topic.
We admit pupils from a number of different churches from surrounding areas as our admission criteria do not specify any one church. We also admit and welcome pupils from a variety of faith and non faith backgrounds into our school family.
The finances of the school support our work
The school is in a very strong position financially due to the Extended Services that we run in school.
Below is a link to the school financial bench marking page- this compares us to other schools.
No employees at Whittle-le-Woods CE School earn over £100,000
Our Senior Leadership Team …
We are God’s children doing God’s work.
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Metcalfe BEd (Hons) QTS NPQH Cambridge University
Deputy Headteacher: Mrs Jackie Haughin BA (Hons) PGCE NPQH Edge Hill University
Key Stage 2 Leader: Mrs Tracey Holmes BA (Hons) UCLAN PGCE
FS/Key Stage 1 Leader: Mrs Rebecca Ruffley BA (Hons) PGCE Liverpool
Our Teaching Team …
We are God’s children doing God’s work.
Earth Class FS: Miss Molly Grecic BA (Hons) QTS Leeds Trinity University
Mars Class Y1: Miss Kate Dillon BSC Manchester University PGCE Cumbria University QTS
Jupiter Class Y1 Mr Neil Moysey BSC Cumbria University PGCE Cumbria QTS
Saturn Class Y2: Mrs Rebecca Ruffley BA (Hons) PGCE Liverpool QTS
Year 3: Miss Lucy Beatty BA Law Hons Liverpool PGCE Cumbria University QTS
Year 4: Mrs Fiona Eccles BA(Hons) QTS Edge Hill University
Year 5: Miss Lucy Eubank BA (Hons) QTS Edge Hill University
Year 6: Mrs Tracey Holmes Edge Hill University BA (Hons) UCLAN PGCE Edge Hill University QTS
SENCO: Mrs Lindsey Bidder BA (Hons) QTS Lancaster University (and Pod teacher)
Our Teaching Assistants …
We are God’s children doing God’s work.
Mrs Adele Ball NNEB
Miss Jennifer Bertwistle BA (Hons) Primary Education QTS Edgehill University
Mr C Day studying part time BA Primary Education with QTS Edgehill University
Miss Emily Cummins BA (Hons) QTS Early Years Education Edgehill University
Mr Michael Cummins BA (Hons) QTS Lancaster University
Mrs Gail Downs
Miss Joanne Fairhurst BSC (Hons) UCLAN, PGCE QTS
Mrs Amy Farrow
Ms Sam Killick
Mrs Nicola Pope BEd (Hons) QTS Edgehill University
Mr Dan Porter HLTA Studying part time BA Primary Education with QTS Edgehill University
Mrs Julie McGreavy HLTA
Mrs Gwen Morgan
Mrs Patricia Sumner
Our Pre-School Team …
Pre-school Lead: Mrs Claire Fleming BA (Hons) QTS MMU
Pre-school Manager: Mrs Emma Steele BA (Hons) Education and Professional Studies UCLAN
Mrs Emma Sanderson
Our welfare team …
We are God’s children doing God’s work.
Mrs Gail Downs, Mrs Amy Farrow, Ms Sam Killick, Mrs T Sumner, Mr C Day, Mrs N Pope
Our Office Team …
We are God’s children doing God’s work.
Office Assistant: Mrs Gillian Chamberlain
Bursar: Mrs Janet Hanrahan
Our Extended Services Team …
We are God’s children doing God’s work.
Mrs A Ball (Manager), Mrs P Sumner, Ms S Killick, Mr D Porter, Mrs J Flinn, Mr C Day, Mrs N Pope, Mrs C Fleming
Site Supervisor:Mr G Eccleston
