St Wilfrid's R C Primary School

A message from our Headteacher: On behalf of the staff, governors and pupils, I would like to offer you a warm welcome to St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, York. St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is family where every individual is valued and special, encompassing that we are all made in the image and likeness of God. Our mission as a Catholic school permeates everything we do. Through our strong Catholic ethos, academic standards and pastoral care we nurture our pupils on their faith journey. Our school is situated just outside the city walls of York and this historic setting provides a wealth of opportunities for our pupils which truly brings our curriculum alive. We have a dedicated and hardworking staff team, who place the pupils at the centre of everything they do. We are very proud of our school and community and actively encourage you to visit our school to see for yourself everything we offer and truly feel the special atmosphere at St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, York. Miss H Keith Headteacher

Jez
5 Star
St Wilfrid's is a very good school. Our children love it there. Site and facilities - It's a small school but they do a lot with what they have. Access - Traffic gets clogged up around there so it can take a while if coming by car. Academic - Teachers and staff are enthusiastic, skilful and caring and believe in what they are doing. Each of our children's teachers have contributed in different ways to our children's progress. Together they helped foster in our kids an interest in learning. They've never really been given much homework to do - I don't know if that's a pro or a con but it doesn't seem to have held them back. Religion - As you might expect, religion and Catholicism plays a large part in school life. In fact, RE is given an equal weighting with maths and English. Quite a bit of effort goes into study of events in the liturgical calendar etc. This is not to my liking but may suit some. Sports/clubs - Though the site is small there is a lot emphasis on a very diverse range of sports and activities and all the children are encouraged to do their best whatever their ability. I've been impressed with school productions etc. Not sure how meals and music compare with other schools. It's a strong supportive community. Older children often work with and support younger children which benefits both. Discipline is enforced fairly robustly but with respect. Head of School Miss Keith is warm, fair-minded, level-headed and has good judgement. Recommended.
Monday 5th July 2021