Term times

School year – 2023-2024

Autumn 2023Spring 2024Summer 2024
OpenWed 6th SeptemberMon 8th January Tue 9th April
Close half termThu 26th October Fri 9th February Fri 24th May
OpenMon 6th NovemberTue 20th FebruaryWed 5th June
Close half termThu 21st December Fri 22nd MarchThu 18th July

School closed Monday 6th May 2024 – Bank holiday

School year – 2024-2025

Autumn 2024Spring 2025Summer 2025
OpenWed 4th September Tue 7th January Tue 22nd April
Close half term Thur 24th October Fri 14th February Fri 23rd May
OpenMon 4th November Tue 25th February Wed 4th June
Close half term Friday 20th December Thur 3rd April Fri 18th July

School closed Monday 5th May 2025 – Bank holiday

Classrooms are calm and purposeful places for pupils to learn.

Ofsted comments

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

Children's comments

It is a safe and happy place to learn.

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

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Leaders and teachers have high expectations for every child.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Children's comments

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

Ofsted comments

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

Ofsted comments

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

Children's comments

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

Ofsted comments

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

Children's comments

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

Children's comments

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

Children's comments

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

Ofsted comments

Pupils are proud to be part of the Wheeler family.

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

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

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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. .

Ofsted comments

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

Children's comments

Pupils enjoy coming to Wheeler Primary School every day.

Ofsted comments

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

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