Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School

Using a Trust Deed, Christopher Reeves Primary School was established as a Church of England institution in 1842. The school is located in North Bedfordshire's picturesque rural community of Podington. Our catchment area includes Podington, Hinwick and Farndish and, being close to Northamptonshire, we also take children from the surrounding areas including Rushden, Irchester and Wollaston. We are fortunate to have lovely fields for our kids to play on. There is a playground, a large playing field, a Spiritual Garden with pond, and vegetable / flower beds, long grass meadow, woodland area for Forest School and mini-beast corner. The school itself is undergoing a new build programme as we transition from lower to primary provision, and by September 2018 will have four classrooms, a large library / learning area and a brand new large hall, with kitchen and music room. Being a church school, we place a high value on our Christian principles, which are reflected in the school's ethos. Each half term we focus on one of our values (Thankfulness, Compassion, Service, Peace, Hope, Love, Community, Trust, Courage, Justice, Forgiveness) through worship, in class and at other times throughout the day. All school policy and practise is guided by and informed by our principles, and individuals who work there constantly serve as role models for students. From September 2018, the school will be affiliated with St Lawrence VA Primary School in Wymington, the village school next door. The Chellington Federation shall be the name of the federation.