Welcome to West Kidlington Primary & Nursery School

I would like to welcome you to West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School.

Please do take the time to look at our website; it will give you an insight into life at West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School. I would strongly encourage that you organise a visit to the school. The feeling you get when you are in the building is very special. The children thrive in the school. Our main expectations for the children, staff, and families is very simple - be kind and give your best. If these two simple things are followed, children will be happy and successful.

Results and Progress:

The school's continued efforts are now being reflected in consistent outcomes and our 2025 Summer Ofsted report reflected this. Our overall rating of Good was thoroughly deserved. Our Outstanding rating in personal development is something the whole school community is immensely proud of. We are clear about the next steps the school needs to make. We are hungry to continue to improve and make the school even better. We are building on the one Ofsted recommendation and continue to assess where and how we can develop.

We have overseen major changes to our curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning - here we are continuously reflecting on our ability to provide quality feedback, ask incisive questions, and model to a very high standard. Our subject leaders within the school have a clear vision for each subject and we are working hard to enhance the offer in each subject. We recognise how important non-core subject teaching is and how it supports Maths, English and Science.

Any prospective new parent is encouraged to get in touch, and we will make a personal appointment with you for a guided tour. This will give you the opportunity to ask questions, see the environment, look inside the classrooms and find out about the school and our approach to learning.

Our core value is - Be Kind, Give Your Best

Our School Improvement Priorities for 2026–27

At West Kidlington Primary & Nursery School, we are always looking for ways to make our school even better. This year, our key priorities are:

Keeping Children Safe and Supported

• Ensuring all staff continue to receive high-quality training, guidance and support so that every child is safe, happy and well cared for.
• Increasing staff understanding of bullying so that concerns are identified quickly, dealt with effectively and prevented wherever possible.

Supporting Every Child to Succeed

• Strengthening the way we measure and celebrate the progress of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Making sure support for pupils with SEND is consistently high quality across the school and helps every child achieve their full potential.

Excellent Teaching and Learning

• Delivering high-quality teaching in every classroom, every day.
• Using assessment information effectively to identify when pupils need extra support and ensuring they receive it promptly.
• Providing lessons that challenge, engage and inspire all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.

Raising Achievement

• Continuing to increase the number of pupils reaching the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.

• Improving Reading outcomes in Key Stage 2.

• Raising achievement in phonics so that more children become confident and fluent readers.
• Creating stimulating learning environments and displays that encourage pride, aspiration and high standards.

Developing Positive Attitudes and Attendance

• Strengthening our culture of kindness, respect and positive relationships across the school.
• Helping pupils develop resilience, perseverance and a determination to always give their best.
• Working closely with families to improve attendance and ensure every child benefits from the opportunities school provides.

Preparing Children for Life in Modern Britain

• Ensuring children develop a strong understanding of British Values, including democracy, respect, tolerance, individual liberty and the rule of law, through lessons, enrichment activities and whole-school events.

Together, these priorities will help us continue to provide the very best education and opportunities for every child at West Kidlington Primary & Nursery School.

We hope to welcome you to West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School very soon.

Simon Isherwood