A warm welcome to Idle C of E (A) Primary School 

I feel extremely privileged to have the opportunity to be Interim Head of School and welcome you to Idle C of E (A) Primary School. Here at Idle C of E, we aim to nurture not only the academic development of our pupils, but also their character, their hearts, and their spirits in our caring and supportive community. 

Our status as a church school is fundamental to who we are at Idle, with our theologically rooted vision guiding us. 

 'Providing everyone with opportunities to thrive through faith, learning and shared goals: growing together. We foster bravery in facing challenges, celebrate teamwork and nuture a spirit of helping others'. 

Our school is built on a foundation of Christian values, with love, courage, and joy underpinning all that we do: 

Every child is loved, supported, and valued in our school community. It is through this love that we create an environment where all children can grow and thrive, both personally and academically.

We encourage our pupils to approach each challenge with courage, confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude. We teach them to step outside of their comfort zones, knowing that mistakes are part of the learning process and that each step forward is a victory. 

We believe in celebrating the small moments, finding joy in learning, and sharing our happiness with others. When we learn with joy, we inspire a lifelong love of knowledge and growth.

At Idle C of E, we are committed to creating a school community where each child can blossom in a caring, inclusive, and supportive environment. We invite all of our families to join us on this journey, as together, we help our children become confident, kind, and curious individuals ready to make a positive difference in the world.

Thank you for choosing Idle C of E Primary School. We are excited to work together to make this a wonderful and rewarding experience for all of our children. 

Mrs Lousie Russell 

Interim Head of School