Welcome to James Knott C of E Primary School.

It is a real privilege to be Headteacher of a school with such a strong sense of family, community and care. At James Knott, we want every child to feel known, valued and supported, while also being challenged to achieve the very best that they can.

Our approach is built around high expectations and kind hearts. We believe that children thrive when they know that the adults around them care deeply about them, believe in them and expect great things from them. We want our school to be a place filled with warmth, encouragement and strong relationships, but also one where children are encouraged to work hard, show good manners, take pride in themselves and develop a genuine enthusiasm for learning.

Love is at the heart of all that we do. As a Church of England school, we learn how to love God, one another and ourselves, respectfully and inclusively. Our ambition is for every child to flourish and to experience life in all its fullness. This means recognising that success looks different for every child and working hard to discover, nurture and celebrate their individual talents, interests and strengths.

We are incredibly proud of the family feel of James Knott and recognise that children achieve their best when school, families and the wider community work together. We want to work closely with our parents, carers, local community and church to give our children the experiences, opportunities and support they need to succeed, both academically and personally.

Through an ambitious and engaging curriculum, high-quality teaching and a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom, we want every child to leave James Knott confident, compassionate and ready for the next stage of their journey. Most importantly, we want them to look back on their time here knowing that they were cared for, believed in and given every opportunity to flourish.

I hope that our website gives you a flavour of what makes James Knott such a special place. We are always delighted to welcome visitors to our school, so please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to find out more.

Mr J Christophers, Headteacher