Early Years

St Gilbert’s Church of England Primary School

A loving Christian school family, enriched by living

‘Life in all its fullness.’

St Gilbert’s C of E Primary School is a warm and welcoming school, with a school community made up of pupils, staff and parents who unite around our ethos and core values of Happiness, Courage and Service.

Our aim is to make the transition for our youngest learners into school as happy and easy as possible. To this end we hold three Play and Stay mornings throughout the year so that they can become familiar with coming to the school itself. Then, in the summer term before they are due to start, they will be invited in twice more – this time into what will be their new learning environment. Each child will come for a two hour session in a small group and then again for a two hour session with the other children who will be in their class. This allows them to become familiar with their new surroundings without it being too busy and allows our staff to spend quality time with all children.

In the first week of school in September, we shorten the day slightly, asking children to come in at 9am and be collected at 3pm, so that they are not overwhelmed with the usual busyness at the start and end of the school day.

Following the information evening in June 2026, you will be able to click here to view the powerpoint used at the new starter information evening.

EYFS Curriculum

Please click on the Curriculum tab from the main menu to find out more.