The pastoral team works well together to ensure that pupils are safe.

The school has made recent changes to the teaching
of phonics to help pupils get off to the best start with their reading.

Pupils are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards themselves and others.

Everyone cares for each other and that every teacher adds a little bit of fun into every lesson

Leaders give pupils the opportunity to complete well-planned and exciting
activities, such as performing in front of an audience, in order to create a ‘bag’ full of life experiences as they progress through the school. .

Pupils are excited about adding experiences to their ‘Bag for Life’.

Pupils enjoy coming to Wheeler Primary School every day.

They want pupils to ‘Be Respectful, Responsible and Resilient in Learning and Life’

The leader’s vision for the school is demonstrated in the way pupils behave

I think the best thing about being a Wheeler pupil is that all of the staff listen and care about you

The staff are really encouraging. They always help us to be the best we can be

The teachers are so supportive they help and guide you all the way through the year

It is a safe and happy place to learn.

Classrooms are calm and purposeful places for pupils to learn.

There are
opportunities for pupils to attend different clubs and raise funds for charities

Being at Wheeler is like being part of a family and that makes learning fun

Pupils take books home which contain the sounds that they are learning in class. This gives them plenty of practice.

Leaders have designed and implemented an ambitious and well-planned curriculum.

The support that leaders provide for families is a strength of the school.

Throughout my time at Wheeler, I have been given so many opportunities to experience and learn new things

Leaders and teachers have high expectations for every child.

The best thing is having someone to go to when you’re upset

Pupils in key stage 2 talk confidently about a wide range of authors and texts they have read.

Pupils report that bullying is rare, but if it happens, staff will sort it out quickly and fairly.

Parents say that the school is ‘fantastic’ and that staff ‘greet the children come hail, rain or shine’ every morning as they arrive.

Leaders are passionate about preparing pupils to be good citizens for the world beyond Wheeler Primary School