Business Details
Primary Education in Lutterworth
St Andrew's CE Primary School is a small, welcoming village school dedicated to delivering high academic standards through a broad and balanced curriculum. Our rural setting provides extensive grounds for outdoor learning, including a playing field, playground, and nature areas. We offer wraparound care through affordable breakfast and after-school clubs, operating from 7:45am to 6:00pm. Our school fosters strong community ties with the local church and Diocese, integrating Christian values into daily life.As part of the Learn Academies Trust, we collaborate with partner schools to enhance educational outcomes. Our curriculum is tailored to pupils' needs, with a focus on knowledge-building and skill development. We prioritise a love of learning to prepare children for modern life, creating lasting memories through enriching experiences. Our code of conduct promotes respect, kindness, and personal best efforts. We welcome visits to showcase our school's unique ethos and facilities.
Services
Primary Education
After-School Clubs
Wraparound Care
Curriculum Programs
Religious Education
Highlights and features
- We provide a nurturing environment with small class sizes for personalized attention.
- Our extensive grounds support outdoor learning and physical development.
- Wraparound care ensures flexibility for working families.
- Strong church and community partnerships enrich our Christian values-based education.
- Curriculum tailored to local context through collaborative teacher development.
Services
Primary Education
We deliver a comprehensive primary education curriculum tailored to mixed-age classes, focusing on core subjects like English, mathematics, and science. Our thematic approach integrates history, geography, and creative arts to build contextual knowledge. Regular assessments ensure pupils progress at appropriate rates while developing critical thinking skills.
After-School Clubs
Our after-school sports clubs and enrichment activities extend learning beyond the classroom. Sessions run until 6:00pm (4:30pm Fridays) and include structured physical activities, creative workshops, and supervised homework support. These programs promote teamwork, leadership, and healthy lifestyle choices in a safe environment.
Wraparound Care
Affordable wraparound childcare operates from 7:45am to 6:00pm daily. The service includes breakfast provision, supervised play, and evening care with optional enrichment activities. This flexible provision supports working families while maintaining continuity with school routines and values.
Curriculum Programs
Our curriculum combines national standards with localized content, using two-year cycles for mixed-age classes. Specialized weeks focus on creative arts, technology, and computing. We emphasize knowledge sequencing across key stages, with continuous teacher development ensuring pedagogical excellence aligned with pupil needs and regional context.
Religious Education
Christian education forms a core part of our curriculum, with regular church visits and participation in Growing Faith initiatives. We explore biblical teachings alongside comparative religious studies, fostering spiritual development through worship, reflection, and community service projects aligned with Anglican traditions.
People
Kerry Willars
Head Teacher
Kerry Willars leads our school with a commitment to nurturing every child's potential. With extensive experience in primary education, she champions a curriculum that balances academic rigor with creative exploration, fostering a love of lifelong learning within our Christian values framework.
James Rose
Assistant Head
James Rose supports strategic leadership and curriculum development. His expertise in primary pedagogy focuses on enhancing literacy standards and outdoor learning opportunities, ensuring our teaching practices remain innovative while maintaining strong community engagement across the school's activities.
David Rimmer
Chair of Governors
David Rimmer oversees governance with a focus on maintaining educational excellence and financial accountability. As a local representative, he ensures the governing body provides effective strategic direction while supporting the school's Christian ethos and community partnerships.
Lucy Wallis
SENDCo
Lucy Wallis coordinates special educational needs provision, ensuring inclusive practices across all learning environments. She works closely with teachers and external specialists to create personalized support plans, enabling every child to achieve their full potential within our nurturing school community.
Questions
What age groups do you cater to?
We educate children from preschool through Year 6 (ages 3-11), with mixed-age class structures that promote peer learning and individualized attention across key stages.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Our after-school clubs include sports programs, creative arts workshops, and homework support. Seasonal activities and themed weeks provide additional enrichment opportunities aligned with curriculum goals and pupil interests.
How do you support special educational needs?
Our SENDCo coordinates personalized learning plans using specialist resources and external partnerships. We maintain small class sizes to facilitate differentiated instruction while ensuring all children participate fully in school life.
What are your school hours?
The school day runs 8:50am-3:15pm. Wraparound care operates from 7:45am to 6:00pm (4:30pm Fridays), with office hours 8:30am-3:30pm for administrative matters and parent consultations.
How do you integrate Christian values?
Christian principles underpin our curriculum and daily practices through collective worship, RE lessons, and partnerships with local churches. We follow Anglican traditions while respecting diverse faith backgrounds within our inclusive community.
What facilities do you offer?
Our grounds include a playing field, playground, astro-turf, nature areas, and access to village sports facilities. The school building features modern classrooms, dedicated spaces for creative arts, and technology-equipped learning environments.
Reviews (1)
Shyam
Jul 04, 2018
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At this school I learn many new things each day. There are many subjects that are taught to us like languages, mathematics, science and social studies. We also have interesting co-curricular activities that help us learn better. We also go on educative excursions. There are a number of extra-curricular activities also that are offered to us. We are afforded opportunities to participate in various sports, music, dance, theatre and art events. These are fun activities that also help us develop our hobbies.
