Henry Chadwick Primary School

Henry Chadwick isn't just a high quality primary school, it is the key pillar of a strong village community. The teaching staff have a great desire to share knowledge, engage pupil passions and provide a safe caring place to learn. My child has been at Henry Chadwick for over 3 years now and loves every minute of it. Their development has been enhanced by the care & support that the school culture that is engrained in everyone who is connected with the school. Past & present pupils always talk glowingly of their time here and how the staff have opened their eyes to their potential. I am very glad we moved to this village and gave our child the opportunity to be part of such a brilliant school.Year 2 Parent

My child has been attending Henry Chadwick since just after his 3rd birthday, as he had never attended a childcare setting before we were a little nervous. But needlessly so, he excitedly runs to school every morning and is always greeted by Mrs Barnes the headteacher at the gate who welcomes him with such positivity, I feel it really sets the tone for his day ahead. The teachers and staff in the early years unit are always waiting with a smile to welcome him into the classroom with such warmth and happiness, which makes drop off a breeze. He settled in almost immediately and is so happy when he comes home each day. All the staff take the time to get to know each child as an individual, which really put my mind at ease as a first time parent. We are very happy with our choice of primary school and can't wait to see what adventures he has on his way through the school.Reception Parent

When our daughter wasn't offered a place at any of our preferred high schools, we were devastated. It was one of the most stressful periods our family has ever gone through - but Mrs Barnes was there for us every step of the way, going far beyond what we ever expected. She guided us through the appeal process and never once gave up on us, checking in when things felt hopeless and keeping us going through all the uncertainty. We're overjoyed to say that in the end, we secured Olivia's preferred school. We sat through so many meetings with Mrs Barnes - some of them through tears - and every single time, she met us with warmth and genuine empathy for what our family was going through. She didn't just support us through a difficult process; she changed the course of our daughter's education and future. We'll always be grateful to her.Parent of past pupil with younger sibling still in the setting

I have been really happy with the support my son has received from the school's SEN department. He has an EHCP and is supported throughout his school day, with adaptations made to help meet his individual needs and which allows him to access his learning. I was also very happy with the support my eldest son received before he moved on to high school last year. As a parent, it gives me great reassurance knowing that both of my boys have been supported, understood and cared for as individuals. Knowing they have people in school who understand their needs and are there to help them is something I really value.Year 4 parent

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for the care, time and effort the school has put into creating and maintaining such a beautiful forest school area for the children to enjoy. My child comes home each day with a new story about what she has done and what she is looking forward to do and it is wonderful to see her enthusiasm. I feel so pleased that our children have a space where they can retreat, explore, discover and learn in nature. I am so passionate about outdoor learning and, as you know, forest school offers such valuable opportunities to develop confidence, independence and creativity. It also gives them space to reflect and to be curious, they can enjoy being active and experience the pleasure of learning outside. Encouraging children to understand that their actions matter in a space such as this, and that they can make a positive contribution here, is a brilliant way to develop positive self-awareness, that is so valuable as they grow into young people. I would especially like to thank staff for their extra efforts since the beginning of the autumn term in rejuvenating this space. Again, thankyou to everyone involved for investing in this special part of school life. It reflects the warmth and community spirit that make Henry Chadwick so special.Year 5 parent

My son joined Henry Chadwick in reception and we couldn't be happier. The staff welcomed him in and helped him settle so well. He is loving the range of different activities they do each day and has also attended multiple extra-curricular clubs. We are also very pleased with the wrap around care as he attends CHAMPS four days a week. The staff are nurturing and I feel extremely comfortable leaving him in their care. He always wants to stay longer!Reception parent