Headteacher's Welcome

Welcome to Queen Emma's Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of our community, where every child is celebrated, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We champion personal, social development and wellbeing alongside a rich, knowledge-led curriculum that captivates and inspires. Our ethos is simple: no child held back, no child left behind. Through nurturing independence and resilience, we ensure every child’s needs are met in a way that helps them flourish.

Our approach to literacy begins with Read Write Inc., empowering all children to read fluently and confidently. Writing is taught through 'The Write Stuff', helping pupils develop bold vocabulary, expressive ideas, and a mastery of sentence structures. For Maths, we follow the 'White Rose' scheme, where small, flexible groupings allow every learner to build strong foundations and close any gaps. Using concrete, pictorial, and abstract methods, children make impressive progress while deepening their understanding.

Our curriculum is rooted in the Cornerstones Curriculum, a nationally recognised framework designed to ignite imagination and foster meaningful learning experiences. Delivered through Imaginative Learning Projects (ILPs) and Knowledge Rich Projects (KRPs), this pedagogy encourages creativity, problem-solving, and expressive communication. It’s mapped to the 2014 national curriculum, ensuring comprehensive coverage and clear progression across all subjects. We use a rigorous skills and knowledge framework to track progress and meet individual learning needs.

Our learning environment is truly magical. From the outdoor gym to our daily mile track, netball courts, and football pitches, children enjoy physical activity in varied ways. Our Early Years space bursts with adventure, vegetable patches nurture curiosity, and our very own forest brings nature into learning.

Our staff are exceptional, a dedicated team passionate about your child’s growth, wellbeing, and success. They are relentlessly caring, committed, and always here for you.

If you would like to know more or would like a tour of our school, please contact the school office, we would love to welcome you!

#ilovequeenemmasbecause we believe in every child’s potential. No child held back. No child left behind.