Witnesham Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026

To establish a stimulating, safe, and pleasant environment that is beneficial to learning. To create a cheerful, stimulating, and relaxed setting where self-confidence and excellent relationships may grow.
The child's academic progress is said to be greatly influenced by the strong collaboration between the home and the school.
The basic British principles of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for people of all religions and beliefs must be promoted, according to the Department for Education, which states that this must be done "clearly and rigorously."
Since these principles are fundamental to so many nations around the world, including the long-standing values at both of our schools, the label "British values" may be rather misleading.
Students should be able to comprehend their personal rights and freedoms in PSHE and P4C, and they should get guidance on how to exercise these rights and freedoms securely.
The value of the rule of law is reinforced through visits by officials like the police.
The Houses of Parliament, the home of our democracy, have been visited by both schools.
In all year groups, e-safety is taught and discussed.
RE classes and assemblies reaffirm the importance of showing respect and tolerance to others.
Through festivals of other religions and cultures, we actively encourage diversity.
In humanities class, students examine historical occurrences in the UK and around the world when British ideals have been questioned, such as the two world wars.
Students studying geography will examine how various cultures throughout the world live and conduct business.
All of our kids study French and examine how the customs and cultures of French-speaking nations can vary from those in the United Kingdom.
Through exhibitions and special days where students learn about various cultures and nations through cooking, dressing up, singing, telling stories, and fact-finding activities, our schools actively foster intercultural understanding.
At both schools, older students are expected to be responsible for the care of younger students, fostering a sense of community, compassion, and mutual respect.
This is also clearly seen in the interactions between students and staff.
As well as actively promoting British values, the opposite also applies we would actively challenge pupils, staff or parents expressing opinions contrary to British values, including 'extremist' views.