Wisbech St Mary Aided Primary School

The Acting Headteacher Wisbech St Mary Primary School Church Road, Wisbech St Mary, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4RJ Telephone: (+44) 01945 410312 e-mail address: office@wisbech-st-mary.cambs.sch.uk

THE SCHOOL

Wisbech St Mary School is a Church of England Aided Primary School that has served the village and the surrounding area for over 140 years. The school caters for pupils aged from four to eleven. At present there are 134 pupils on roll, 5 full time and 2 part time teachers and 6 support staff. The acting headteacher is ably supported by an excellent team of teaching staff and Learning Support Assistants

The original building dates back to 1859. It has been extended many times as the population of the parish grew. The school has recently benefited from a major improvement scheme. This has provided a spacious new hall, a new library, and the refurbishment of existing teaching rooms together with a new administration area, staff room and kitchen.

The school is set in its own grounds. There is a large playground and an excellent field for football, cricket and sports. The school also has a wildlife area and a wildflower meadow. Out of hours study support includes gardening, computers, netball and rugby, drama, keyboard and art.

The village playgroup premises adjoin the new buildings. The playgroup provides very valuable pre-school education and has strong links with the school.

THE SCHOOL'S OWN WEB SITE

The School has it's own web site at:
http://www.wsmprimary.co.uk
The site is being re-launched on the 8th May 2009

• To provide opportunities for all pupils to fulfil their potential and develop the determination to accept the opportunities and challenges they meet
  
  

• To provide a broad and balanced education, well taught and suited to the needs and abilities of each pupil

• To promote the spiritual development of all in the school community and to foster a sense of awe and wonder

• To promote the well being and self awareness of each child and encourage mutual care and a sense of belonging

• To provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment which is safe and secure

• To establish links and promote involvement between school, home, church and the wider community
  
  

• To respect and care for the world in which we live

• To respect the beliefs and traditions of other cultures

THE SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT

At Wisbech St Mary School we aim to provide the best possible education for all our pupils in the context of a Christian community.

The school believes that all pupils are of equal value, regardless of their sex, race, background, creed, faith or ability. All pupils should have equal access to opportunities and resources, and the school believes that all pupils are entitled to high-quality, well-planned and well-organised teaching throughout the school, in a caring and cared-for environment.

The school believes that what the pupils learn at school should contribute to their emotional, physical, intellectual, social and spiritual growth, enabling them to develop and test their own personal values and attitudes. The children’s involvement in and contribution to the daily life of the school is welcomed.

The school values its links with the church and village community.

The teachers, staff and Governors are committed to the continued development of the school.

THE GOVERNORS

The school has 14 Governors representing different groups of the school community.

The Governors meet at least once each term and are responsible for setting policies for the school in consultation with the Headteacher who is responsible for the day to day management. Working groups and sub-committees meet to consider finance, property and curriculum issues and make recommendations to the whole Governing Body.