Business Details
Your Child's Future Starts Here
Whitehead Primary School has been dedicated to nurturing young minds since its establishment. Our school provides a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment where children are inspired to achieve their full potential. We work in partnership with parents to ensure every child receives a high-quality education tailored to their individual needs. Our facilities include fourteen classrooms, a dining room/assembly hall, a well-equipped gymnasium, and extensive outdoor play areas. The attached nursery unit caters for children aged 2-4 years, offering structured morning and afternoon sessions.Our experienced staff, many with specialist qualifications, are committed to fostering a love of learning through both indoor and outdoor activities. Educational trips and visits from community services enhance our curriculum, ensuring children develop practical skills and local awareness. We maintain rigorous standards in staff training and professional development to meet evolving educational needs. Our focus on physical development, imaginative play, and academic excellence positions us as a trusted choice for families in Whitehead and surrounding areas.
Services
Primary Education
Nursery Services
After School Activities
Special Educational Needs Support
Educational Trips
Highlights and features
- We offer structured nursery sessions for children aged 2-4 years
- Our staff hold specialist qualifications in early years education
- We provide extensive outdoor play areas with climbing equipment
- Educational trips enhance learning experiences throughout the year
- Our curriculum includes visits from community safety and wildlife experts
Services
Primary Education
We provide comprehensive education for children aged 4-11 through fourteen dedicated classrooms and specialist facilities. Our curriculum combines academic instruction with physical development opportunities using our gymnasium and outdoor play areas. Experienced teachers deliver structured lessons while fostering creativity through diverse learning experiences.
Nursery Services
Our purpose-built nursery unit accommodates 52 children aged 2-4 years across morning and afternoon sessions. The facility includes dedicated learning spaces, quiet areas, and extensive outdoor play equipment. Qualified staff implement development-focused activities aligned with Department of Education standards.
After School Activities
We offer structured after-school programs that extend learning beyond regular hours. Activities include educational workshops, physical development sessions, and creative projects. These programs operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays with qualified supervision ensuring safety and engagement.
Educational Trips
Regular educational excursions enhance classroom learning through practical experiences. Children visit local institutions like libraries, bakeries, and farms while receiving visits from emergency services and wildlife experts. These trips develop community awareness and practical skills.
Special Educational Needs Support
Our qualified staff provide tailored support for children with learning difficulties through individualised programs. Continuous professional development ensures our team maintains expertise in special educational needs provision within both nursery and primary settings.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We accept children aged 2-4 years in our nursery unit and 4-11 years in primary education.
What are your nursery session times?
Nursery sessions operate from 9:00-11:30am (morning) and 12:30-3:00pm (afternoon).
Do you offer after-school care?
Yes, we provide after-school activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays for enrolled students.
What special educational needs provision exists?
Our qualified staff deliver tailored support programs for children with learning difficulties across both nursery and primary settings.
How do you enhance learning experiences?
We arrange educational trips to local institutions and host visits from community organisations including emergency services and wildlife experts.
What facilities are available?
Our facilities include fourteen classrooms, gymnasium, dining hall, and extensive outdoor play areas with climbing equipment.
