Our Core Values
Our School is a loving, caring and inclusive place to learn.
A place where we always expect the best of each other and care for each other. We have a vibrant online community which you can find on Facebook. We are a Church of England School in foundation with St John the Evangelist and Clayton Brook Church. Our admission criteria results 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.
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
We are God’s children doing God’s work
As a staff, school leaders, church and community we aim to works together harnessing each other’s 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
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 2022/2023 the Values that we studied and celebrated through worship were ; Friendship, Hope, Endurance, Forgiveness, Thankfulness, Trust
During 2023/2024 the Values that we will study and celebrate through worship will be: Compassion, Peace, Justice, Fellowship, Wisdom, Humility
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.
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Ofsted Report 2017 Good Judgement
This was a short inspection and was part of a pilot inspection. Margot D’Arcy came to inspect the school. Under the pilot, the inspector needed to make a decision during the inspection if a change of grade would be a likely outcome and if so the inspection would be ended and a new full inspection would take place within two weeks. Margot D’Arcy felt that the school was likely to move from Good to Outstanding and suggested that she ended the inspection. It was the judgement of the school leadership that the school was at that point Good and therefore requested that the inspection should continue. The outcome of this inspection was a grading of Good and the school has enjoyed developing its provision further.
Ofsted Report 2023 Undraded Inspection
During this ungraded inspection, the lead inspector felt that if our school had had a full inspection there was enough evidence for us to be given an Outstanding judgement. Therefore this school will be re-inspected with a full inspection 1-2 years from the date of this inspection. We continue to strive to provide the best possible education for children in our care.
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We are all God’s children doing God’s work.
Our Senior Leadership Team
No member of staff is paid over £100,000 at this school
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
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Our Teaching Team
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)
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Our Teaching Assistants
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 Eleanor Church BA (Hons) PGCE 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 Patricia Sumner
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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
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Our welfare team
Mrs Gail Downs, Mrs Amy Farrow, Ms Sam Killick, Mrs T Sumner, Mr C Day, Mrs N Pope
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Our Office Team
Office Assistant: Mrs Gillian Chamberlain
Bursar: Mrs Janet Hanrahan
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Our Extended Services Team
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
