The Deanery Church of England Primary School

Welcome to our school website. I am incredibly proud to be Head Teacher of this wonderful, compassionate school. As a parent, I understand that your children are precious gifts from God, and I can assure you that your children will always be at the heart of all the decisions that I make.

Deanery Church of England Primary School is a very special place, where a strong Christian ethos and a culture of care and nurture sit at the heart of everything we do. Our purpose is underpinned not only by our vision, ‘to the greater glory of God’, but also by the words of Luke 10:27: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind; and love your neighbour as yourself.’ This vision guides how we learn, live and grow together as a community. The Church of England’s vision for education calls us to ensure that all pupils experience ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10), and we are proud to work in partnership with our local community and the churches within the parish of Deanery to make this a reality.

We have the privilege of shaping your child’s future and making it the brightest it can be. As Head Teacher, my philosophy is that children flourish when they are happy, feel secure, and develop a genuine love of learning. We want all children to feel safe, to build self-belief, and to understand their place in the world. We aspire for every pupil not only to achieve academically but also to be physically and mentally healthy; the wellbeing of our whole community is incredibly important to us.

Our carefully crafted curriculum is rooted in our values and shaped by pupils’ interests. It provides opportunities to explore our local community and heritage, while also developing an understanding of life in modern Britain and the wider world. We are committed to caring for and respecting God’s creation, with sustainability woven throughout our curriculum.

We recognise that children learn through making mistakes. Our role, as parents and educators, is to build strong, trusting relationships so that children feel safe to take risks, try new things and grow without fear of failure. When challenges arise, we work closely with children and families using a restorative approach, supporting them to reflect, learn and move forward positively.

Our dedicated governors ensure the school continues to provide excellence for all. I am supported by an incredible staff team whose talents and commitment contribute to the school’s success and happiness. Our parents and carers also play a vital role, with the PTFA providing valuable enrichment opportunities and supporting the school through fundraising and community events.

We warmly welcome visitors, and appointments can be made via the school office.

Mrs McIntosh
Head Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)