Business Details
Wookey Primary School: Learning Together in Nature
Wookey Primary School has been serving the village community of Wookey since 1844, maintaining its historical character while embracing modern educational practices. Our school fosters a collaborative environment where children, parents, staff, and governors work together to achieve excellence. We prioritise values of engagement, independence, respect, and resilience, which guide our teaching and behaviour policies. Our curriculum is designed to inspire ambition and empower students to reach their full potential through tailored learning experiences. The school benefits from extensive grounds featuring a playing field, playgrounds, and outdoor learning spaces like 'Wookey Workout'.With 95 pupils and 20 preschool children at Little Acorns, we maintain small class sizes to ensure individual attention. Our leadership team, including Headteacher Mrs Laurie Davies since 2025, has driven recent improvements in curriculum provision and relational policies. The school's integration with the local community is strengthened through parental involvement and initiatives like the Wookey School Association. We provide transparent communication through inspection reports, newsletters, and open visit opportunities. Our historic setting at the foot of the Mendip Hills offers a unique backdrop for education in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Services
Primary Education
Little Acorns Preschool
SEND Support
Curriculum Provision
Forest School Programmes
After School Clubs
Highlights and features
- We offer 180 years of educational heritage with modern teaching methods
- Our integrated curriculum connects preschool to primary education seamlessly
- We maintain small class sizes for individualised attention
- Our outdoor learning spaces enhance physical and educational development
- We provide regular OFSTED inspection reports for transparency
Services
Primary Education
Wookey Primary School delivers comprehensive education for children aged 4-11 through four teaching groups. Our curriculum integrates core academic subjects with character development, focusing on engagement, independence, respect and resilience. The school maintains small class sizes to ensure individual attention while benefiting from modern facilities within our historic 1844 building.
Little Acorns Preschool
Our on-site preschool offers childcare and early education for children from age 2. The curriculum aligns with primary school values, ensuring smooth transition through daily interactions with older students and shared facilities like playgrounds and celebration assemblies.
Forest School Programmes
Regular forest school sessions develop practical skills and environmental awareness. Children participate in structured outdoor activities that build resilience and teamwork, utilising our grounds featuring a traverse wall and dedicated environmental area for hands-on learning experiences.
SEND Support
Special Educational Needs provision includes tailored learning plans and specialist resources. Our SENCO works across all classes to support individual requirements while maintaining integration with mainstream activities and ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines.
After School Clubs
We offer diverse after-school activities including sports clubs, chess club, and construction-based learning through 'Kids with Bricks'. These clubs operate three days weekly, providing structured enrichment opportunities that develop specific skills beyond regular curriculum hours.
People
Mrs Laurie Davies
Headteacher
Headteacher since February 2025, Mrs Davies has worked at the school since 2011. She leads curriculum development and safeguarding, driving recent improvements in educational provision and relational policies.
Mrs Sam Fisher
Deputy Headteacher
As Deputy Headteacher and Curriculum Lead, Mrs Fisher supports strategic educational development while maintaining teaching responsibilities across key stages.
Miss Ellie Furner
SENCO
Miss Furner oversees special educational needs provision as SENCO and Senior Mental Health Lead, developing individualised support plans for pupils requiring additional assistance.
Miss Jess Main
Preschool Leader
Preschool Leader Miss Main manages Little Acorns, integrating early years education with primary school activities while coordinating preschool admissions and parent engagement.
Mrs Amy Donald
Chair of Governors
Mrs Donald chairs the governing body, providing strategic oversight and ensuring the school maintains its community-focused educational values and statutory compliance.
Questions
What age groups does Wookey Primary School cater for?
We educate children aged 4-11 in primary classes and offer preschool places from age 2 through Little Acorns.
How does the school support special educational needs?
Our SENCO provides tailored support with individual learning plans and specialist resources integrated across all classes.
What outdoor learning facilities are available?
We have two playgrounds, a traverse wall, environmental area, and 'Wookey Workout' outdoor exercise equipment for physical development.
How can parents get involved in school activities?
Parents participate through classroom support, fundraising via the Wookey School Association, and volunteering for school events.
What is the school's approach to curriculum delivery?
Our values-based curriculum focuses on engagement, independence, respect and resilience, with continuous progression from preschool to Year 6.
