Aspire. CARE & RESPECT. COLLABORATE. QUESTION & REFLECT.
Every Child Known. Every Voice Heard.
Richard Whittington Nursery and Primary School is a place to belong and to flourish. As a school community, we strive to be the best we can be by working together, sharing expertise and looking outwardly to develop best practice. This ensures that we can give pupils an excellent all-round education.
“Pupils respond well to their teachers’ high expectations of learning and behaviour. They are keen to learn because teachers plan interesting and exciting learning activities for them. Pupils model the school’s values, including ‘wanting to do the best you can in everything you do’.”
~ Ofsted, 2019
“It’s not your average primary school experience! Lessons are interactive and inspiring and pupil voice is really valued. We’re given the right balance of support and encouragement, while also developing our independence.”
~ Una, Pupil
A Place To Belong
The route through school life
Our vision is to inspire and challenge. Children learn to be motivated, resilient and respectful citizens through a culture that notices effort, asks good questions and works in partnership with families.
Aspire
Children are encouraged to reach their full potential in every area of school life.
Question & Reflect
Learning is built around thinking deeply, asking better questions and improving together.
Respect & Care
Every member of our school community is valued, represented and supported.
Collaborate
Families, pupils and staff work together to make a difference in the world around us.
Learning Inside And Outside The Classroom
Ambitious learning with room to explore
We are proud of our academic results, which are significantly above the national average. Our knowledge-based curriculum stimulates children to question and reflect, collaborate, respect and care, and ignite aspirations for the future.
7.45am until 6.15pm
Daily wraparound care through Fun Zone breakfast and after-school clubs.
Question & Reflect
Digital And Deep-Thinking Learners
Children use technology, discussion and careful questioning to think deeply about the topics they study.
Enrichment
Music, Sport And Clubs
A wide programme of sporting, musical and creative opportunities helps children grow in confidence.
Outside The Classroom
Space To Find A Passion
From forest trail and school garden to sport and performance, children embrace all aspects of school life.
Support
The Right Balance
Pupils are given support and encouragement while developing independence.
Our Community
Families are part of the story
We value every member of our school community and believe that working in partnership with parents and carers helps children to thrive and prepare for a successful future.
Join Us
A flying start from age three
We welcome children from the age of three. Whether you join us in Nursery, Reception or later on, you and your child will quickly become part of our friendly and supportive community.
- 3-11Welcoming children aged three to eleven
- 1-formA close community where children are known well
- LocalBishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Come And See Us In Action
Ready to visit Richard Whittington?
We would love to show you around so that you can see for yourself what makes Richard Whittington such an exciting place to learn and achieve.