“Did you know that Woodhill Primary School is more than just bricks and mortar?” It is a place buzzing with ambition for every pupil. I’m excited to share its story with you.
Woodhill Primary School stands proudly on Woodhill in Woolwich London. It is a primary school with a nursery for children aged 3 to 11.
The school is part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust. Woodhill Primary School converted to an academy on June 1 2017.
Leaders at Woodhill Primary School have high expectations for pupils. The students are courteous and respectful. They are also enthusiastic about learning. The school teaches them the importance of kindness. This is reflected in their behavior.
Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Leaders ensure all pupils have special experiences. These include meeting a beekeeper in the early years. Year 1 pupils go to the coast. Year 4 students go ice skating. Year 5 has a residential visit to a rural setting. Year 6 sees a theatre performance.
Events like the annual ‘World Café’ introduce pupils to different cultures. They also learn about different backgrounds and heritages.
Pupils at Woodhill Primary School take on roles in school. These roles include art ambassadors and digital leaders. They can also be school librarians and peer mediators. These roles help develop their confidence.
The school offers clubs like choir chess and tennis. These clubs extend pupils’ talents and interests. Woodhill Primary School works closely with parents. They regularly invite them to events like ‘reading breakfasts’.
The curriculum at Woodhill Primary School is ambitious. It considers pupils’ starting points and needs. The school identifies key vocabulary. This is to support pupils who speak English as an additional language.
Teaching focuses on helping pupils understand and use important language. The curriculum builds pupils’ knowledge over time. Experiences in the early years are well-planned. They are an important start for later learning.
The school helps pupils revisit knowledge. This ensures they make links between different topics. For example Year 6 pupils learn about colonial rule in Africa. They also draw on what they learned about invasion when studying the Roman Empire in Year 4. They will link it to the HMT Empire Windrush in Year 5.
Reading is very important at Woodhill Primary School. Pupils enjoy reading and talk about their favorite authors. The reading curriculum includes carefully chosen texts. These texts expand pupils’ knowledge and language. Pupils in the early stages of reading learn phonics.
Woodhill Primary School teaches children about different religions and traditions. They visit places of worship. They have opportunities to discuss different views and beliefs. This helps them show respect and tolerance.
Pupils know how to stay safe including online. They are well-prepared for their futures. For example they experience the world of work in Year 6.
Woodhill Primary School’s headteacher is Mrs. Swabra Lloyd. You can contact the school at 020 8854 5055. The email address is info@inspirewoodhill.co.uk.
Woodhill Primary School is a place where children learn grow and thrive. It prepares them for a bright future. Remember its name and the values it stands for.