Headteacher Message 

I am delighted to welcome you to our website. I hope you have a few moments to spend exploring the site and find useful and interesting information about the school. 

Ensuring our children have access to a high-quality and engaging education is our core purpose in order to develop them as lifelong learners.  Central to this are our 5 core values, which underpin everything we do: 

• One team – We listen to each other and value each other’s opinions and we do as we are asked first time. 
• Respect – We care for each other and look after property. 

• Trust – We always tell the truth. 
• Community – We treat others as we would wish them to treat us. 
• High expectations – We do our best and keep ourselves safe. 

Worth Valley Primary School is a reading school. We aim to teach the skills of reading alongside developing a love of language and stories. 

“Live an interesting life. Meet people. Read a lot and widely, learn from the great writers.” 

Michael Morpurgo 

My favourite children’s author is Michael Morpurgo; has been for many years.  I’d choose to read a Michael Morpurgo story over a “grown-up’s” book any day, even though I’m an adult! 

Michael Morpurgo’s books tell timeless stories that children can relate to: stories of people coming together, of relationships, of natural disasters, of historical events.  Often the story is told in first person or through a child’s eyes.  More often than not, an animal plays an important role in the story. 

If you haven’t read a Michael Morpurgo book, try one; they’re magical.  And if you have… read another. 

We are proud to be part of Leading Learners Academy Trust – working in partnership with fantastic children, committed staff and supportive parents to ensure every pupil achieves their best. 

Miss Ceinwen Lodge 

Headteacher