Business Details
Christian Primary School in Ruislip
Bishop Winnington-ingram Cofe Primary School CofE Primary School provides a nurturing educational environment rooted in Christian values. Established to serve families in Ruislip, our school fosters a close-knit community where every child is known by name. We prioritise small class sizes to ensure individual attention, with staff dedicated to understanding each pupil's unique needs. Our curriculum combines academic excellence with spiritual development, incorporating Forest School sessions, creative workshops, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school offers wrap-around care from 7:30am to 6:00pm, including breakfast and after-school clubs run by familiar staff members. We maintain strong partnerships with local churches and integrate Christian principles of humility, compassion, and thankfulness throughout all learning areas.With a focus on holistic development, we prepare children for life beyond school through character-building education that values dignity, respect, and community cohesion. Our leadership team brings extensive experience across multiple schools within the London Diocese, ensuring high standards of teaching and pastoral care. Regular educational trips and visiting speakers enrich the learning experience, while our subject leads ensure curriculum continuity from Early Years to Year 6. The school's popularity is evidenced by waiting lists, reflecting our commitment to creating a joyful learning environment where every child can flourish.
Services
Primary Education
Nursery Provision
Wrap-Around Care
Forest School Sessions
Extracurricular Clubs
Christian Education
Highlights and features
- We offer small class sizes ensuring individual attention
- Our staff know every child by name
- Christian values underpin all aspects of education
- We provide wrap-around care from 7:30am to 6:00pm
- Forest School sessions develop practical and mindful skills
What people say
Thriving at this school
Real sense of community
Staff know my child's name
Wide range of activities
Caring and nurturing school
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education programme delivers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with national standards while integrating Christian values. Qualified teachers provide quality first teaching across all subjects, with subject leads ensuring progression from Early Years to Year 6. The curriculum includes core academic subjects alongside creative arts, physical education, and spiritual development.
Nursery Provision
Our nursery programme offers early childhood education for children aged 3-4 years. The curriculum focuses on foundational learning through play-based activities that develop social skills, creativity, and early literacy/numeracy. Staff create a welcoming environment that prepares children for transition into reception class while maintaining strong home-school partnerships.
Wrap-Around Care
We provide supervised care from 7:30am to 6:00pm for working families. Breakfast club includes nutritious meals and quiet activities before school. After-school provision offers homework support, recreational activities, and outdoor play. All sessions are staffed by experienced school personnel who provide continuity of care and positive role models.
Forest School Sessions
Regular Forest School sessions develop practical skills and environmental awareness. Children engage in supervised outdoor activities that promote teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience. Sessions include nature exploration, creative projects using natural materials, and physical challenges that build confidence and appreciation for the natural world.
Extracurricular Clubs
We offer diverse extracurricular activities including sports teams, music lessons, and creative arts. Children can participate in netball, football, cross country, dance, and gymnastics clubs. Music provision includes instrumental lessons, choir, and performance opportunities. Clubs are led by qualified staff and external specialists to develop talents beyond the classroom curriculum.
People
Mrs Rachel Blake
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Blake leads four schools within the London Diocese with a commitment to collaborative education. She champions maintaining individual school identities while sharing expertise across institutions. Her leadership focuses on quality teaching, spiritual development, and creating nurturing environments where children thrive academically and personally.
Questions
What makes Bishop Winnington-Ingram different from other primary schools?
We combine academic excellence with Christian values in a small school environment where every child is known by name. Our unique approach includes Forest School sessions, wrap-around care until 6:00pm, and strong community partnerships.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer sports teams (netball, football, cross country), dance, gymnastics, music lessons, choir, and creative arts clubs. All activities are led by experienced staff and external specialists.
What are the school hours and wrap-around care options?
School hours are 8:30am to 3:15pm. We provide breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 6:00pm, both staffed by familiar school personnel.
How does the school support transition for new pupils?
We have a structured transition programme with staff ensuring new children settle quickly. Small class sizes and a welcoming community help new pupils make friends and feel at home.
What is the school's approach to Christian education?
Christian values of humility, compassion, and thankfulness are integrated throughout the curriculum. We have regular worship sessions and maintain strong links with local churches to support spiritual development.
How can parents get involved with the school?
Parents participate through the Parents' Association, school events, and volunteering opportunities. We maintain open communication channels and value family involvement in children's education.
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