Are you looking for a Primary School place for Your Child?

We welcome children from Reception through to
Year 6 and would love to introduce you to our wonderful school community. Come and see firsthand how we bring our ethos of "boundless ambition for all" to life!

Welcome

Welcome to Winyates Primary School, I hope that our website gives you a glimpse into the exciting journey of learning that we all undertake each and every day.

We are a place of distinctive excellence, where we value all in our community as individuals.

Winyates formed a federation with St John's Church School over 12 years ago, Barnack Primary school 5 year ago and Paston Ridings Primary school just a year ago - this federation has grown from strength to strength. The impact can be seen in the outstanding KS2 academic results putting us in the top 1% of schools nationally and our excellence in personal development where children have so many exciting and developmental opportunities to grow as people.

Together we are called Spirit, this name inspires us to have fortitude and tenacity.

Mrs C Firth

Executive Head

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The everyday Remarkable

Dec 20, 2024

FRONT PAGE NEWS

Autumn Term Newsletter

Please see below our Newsletter for the Autumn term. We hope you all have a brilliant break and can't wait to welcome the children back...

Dec 19, 2024

FRONT PAGE NEWS

HR Manager Vacancy

We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide comprehensive support across our Federation. You will lead on...

Dec 13, 2024

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Reading Selfie Competition

Next week we are running a festive reading selfie competition in school using our online reading journal on Learning with Parents. For...

Top Tips for Safety Over the Festive Season

Dec 11, 2024

ONLINE SAFETY

Top Tips for Safety Over the Festive Season

Dec 10, 2024

SPORTS

Peterborough United EFL Cup

On Tuesday 10th December our Year 5/6 football team travelled to the Idverde Training Ground, home of Peterborough United. There were 22...

Dec 9, 2024

SPORTS

Year 5/6 Panathlon Challenge

Today our children travelled to the Panathlon event where they competed against 8 other schools in a range of different skilled events....

Dec 5, 2024

ONLINE SAFETY

Parent / Carere support with Snapchat

Dec 4, 2024

FRONT PAGE NEWS

Online Safety Support..

Nov 22, 2024

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Year 5/6 Girls Football ESFA Cup

Yesterday our Girls football team travelled to Netherton United Football Club for the ESFA Cup. Once we arrived we were put into a group...

Nov 21, 2024

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Librarian Training at Orton Library

Our enthusiastic librarians had a fantastic time with Alice at Orton Library undertaking their 'librarian training'. They learnt how...

🎯 As we begin a new year, we continue to focus on what we want to improve, in the belief that we can achieve it with hard work, optimism and the support of those around us. Together we achieve more 🌟
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#schoolvalues #hope #focus #optimism #confidenceandpositivity

Happy New Year from Winyates! 🎉

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas break and is feeling refreshed and ready for the year ahead. 🌟

Just a reminder that school will reopen on Monday, 6th January – we can’t wait to continue our exciting learning journey 📚✨

See you all on Monday – here’s to a fantastic 2025! 🎉
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#happynewyear2025 #backtoschool #letthelearningbegin

🌟 Meet the Winyates Admin Team!

Behind every smoothly-run school is a team of dedicated individuals who keep everything on track, and at Winyates, we’re lucky to have an incredible admin team at the heart of our community. Let’s meet the friendly faces who embody our school values every single day:

💜 Josie - Our incredible School Business Manager, who takes care of all things finance to keep our school running smoothly. From expertly handling finances to ensuring our school has everything it needs to thrive, Josie’s skill and dedication are invaluable to our success.

💜 Lou - Our wonderful School Secretary, the friendly face and voice that welcomes everyone to our school. Lou’s attention to detail, warm support, and ability to juggle a million tasks at once keep everything flowing smoothly.

These remarkable people are the heartbeat of our school, always going the extra mile for our children, staff and families. Next time you see them, don’t forget to say hello—they’re always here with a smile and a helping hand!
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#meettheteam #schooladministrators #heartofthecommunity

🌟 As we reach the end of this term, it is a perfect time to reflect on the incredible progress, achievements, and enthusiasm that our children and staff have shown across all areas of school life. It has been a truly inspiring start to the academic year!

🎉 From Reception’s heartwarming nativity at Peterborough Cathedral to our exceptional sports achievements and our Year 6s excelling in creative writing and problem-solving skills, every year group has shone. Children have embraced our term's question of 'What Makes Us Who We Are?', mastered new skills and demonstrated unwavering ambition and determination.

👏 Finally, I want to acknowledge the incredible efforts of our staff this term. Through professional development, they have refined their practices to support every child, ensuring progress and inclusivity across our curriculum. Their commitment and passion for teaching are the foundation of our success.

🎄 I wish everyone a joyful and restful festive season. Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year for another exciting term of learning and growth!🌟
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#schoolcommunity #schoolachievements #proud #thankyouforyoursupport #merrychristmas2024

🌟 Job Vacancy: Human Resources Manager

We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide comprehensive support across our Federation. You will lead on workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, and absence management, working closely with school leadership teams. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

We can offer you a excellent supportive working environment with a dedicated and collaborative team. Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed.

Closing date: FRIDAY 24th JANUARY 2025

For more details and to apply, please visit the recruitment page on the school website (link in bio).
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#SchoolRecruitment #jobsineducation #hrvacancies

🎩✨ Step back in time with Year 5! ✨🏰

Our Year 5 children had an unforgettable adventure at Beaumanor House, living a day in the life of a Victorian! 🕰️

🧺 They rolled up their sleeves as hardworking servants in the laundry.
📚 Sat up straight and learned the ropes in a Victorian school.
🌳 And explored the stunning house and grounds like true historians.

A big thank you to Beaumanor House for bringing history to life! What a fantastic way to learn and have fun! 💡💛
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#VictorianExperience #Year5Adventures #HistoryComesAlive #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

This year’s nativity performance, held in the majesty of Peterborough Cathedral, was truly heartwarming. Reception children rose to the occasion in this breathtaking setting, while our Year 6 pupils shone as excellent role models.

A huge thank you to the wonderful staff at Peterborough Cathedral for hosting us, to our incredible team who worked tirelessly to make it happen, and to the parents who came to share this unforgettable moment. The collaboration between our 4 schools was nothing short of inspiring!
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#receptionnativity #peterboroughcathedral #spiritofcommunity

Our Year 5/6 Football team managed to reach the quarter finals of the prestigious EFL Cup where they scored 7 goals and only conceded 1 through the whole event - an incredible result! A few players were even lucky enough to meet @theposh player Abraham Odoh!

✨ A Nativity to Remember! ✨
Parents of children in Reception and Year 6 are invited to a heartwarming celebration of the Christmas story, as our four schools come together to present a an enchanting nativity performance. 🌟

Staged in the breathtaking @peterborough_cathedral, this unforgettable event will fill you with joy and wonder!

📅 Date: Wednesday 11th December
⏰ Time: 1pm
📍 Location: Peterborough Cathedral

This is a performance you won’t want to miss — we can’t wait to see you there! 🎄💫
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#Nativity2024 #ReceptionStars #ChristmasMagic #PeterboroughCathedral

🥈Today our children travelled to the Panathlon Event where they competed against 8 other schools in a range of different skilled events. The children performed incredibly well and finished in 2nd place overall! We are so proud of the excellence they showed.🌟
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#panathlon #sportineducation #boundlessambition #peterboroughschools

🎄 Christmas is coming to Winyates Primay School! Check out these dates for your diary ➡️ ❄️⛄️
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#christmasevents #diarydates #winyatesprimaryschool

As we answer the Autumn Term curriculum question of "What makes us who we are?", we have been reflecting on all the qualities, experiences and cultures that combine to make us individual and unique. What a diverse community of change-makers we have in our school!
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#whatmakesuswhoweare #schoolvalues #changemakers

In our Big Question, we explored how understanding and accepting differences can help us create a truly inclusive community. By embracing diverse cultures, religions, and personalities, we make the world richer, more interesting, and full of opportunities to learn from one another.

Together, we can grow stronger, inspire others as role models, and ensure everyone feels heard, valued, and welcome.

Here’s what some of our children said:
💬 "To be accepting means to be okay with people being different from you." – Matthew
💬 "Being different is not being the same as everyone else." – Jason

Let’s celebrate what makes each of us unique! What do you think it means to embrace differences? 🌟
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#bigquestions #philosophyforchildren #unique #diversecultures #community #winyates

⚽️ Our Girls Football Team excelled at the Peterborough ESFA Cup, winning 3 matches, drawing 2 and losing 2, the team showed determination and courage throughout!
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#ambitionforall #girlsfootball #sportineducation #peterboroughprimaryschools

🌟 You’re Invited to our open mornings!🌟

We are excited to welcome parents and carers to our upcoming Open Mornings!

✅ Join your child as they settle in for the morning.
✅ See how your child begins their day with early morning work
✅ Reflect on their progress and look through their books
✅ Explore their learning environment and get a glimpse into classroom life

It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our learning journey so far ✨

📅 Save the Date:

RECEPTION - 28th November
YEAR 1 - 27th November
YEAR 2 - 27th November
YEAR 3 - 29th November
YEAR 4 - 26th November
YEAR 5 - 25th November
YEAR 6 - 26th November

Sessions will be from 8.30am to 9.15am if your child is in KS2 and from 8.40am to 9.25am if your child is in KS1. Parents are invited through their children’s gate and can walk with their children straight into class. We look forward to seeing you!
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#OpenMorning #LearningTogether #SchoolCommunity

Today, we had the absolute privilege of welcoming award-winning author and screenwriter @frank_cottrellboyce to our school! 🖋️✨

Frank delivered an inspiring writing workshop with Year 5, sparking creativity and excitement all around. He also took time to sign work, inspired by his brilliant book Cosmic!

A huge thank you to Frank and @childrensbkshow for making this such a memorable day—we’re all feeling inspired to reach for the stars! 📚💫
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#inspire #ReachForTheStars #writingworkshop #FrankCottrellBoyce

We held a reading cafe for Nadia Shireen's Bumblebear. Families listened to the story and then had the opportunity to take part in different activities linked to the story.

They created their own mixed up animals - octo-cats and hippo-dogs; tasted and reviewed different kinds of honey. They helped the Beebots get through a maze to the Bumblebear and we got crafty making our own bees. What a fantastic way to celebrate reading with books by @nadiashireendraws !

🗓️ Virtual Parents' Evening

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Parents' Evenings—a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress, achievements and ask any questions you may have. ✨

We'll be using School Cloud, an online system, making it easy for you to select your preferred appointment times with your child’s teacher.

🕒 Booking Details:

☑ An email with a link to the booking system has been sent from the school office
☑ Appointments opened on Thursday, 14th November at 4pm
☑ Booking closes on Monday, 18th November at 6pm

We look forward to meeting with you next week!
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#parentsevening #schoolcloud #SchoolCommunity

🌟Year 2 had a fantastic trip to the @peterborough_cathedral to learn all about Mary Queen of Scots.

The children immersed themselves into learning all about Mary's life where we created a timeline, a family tree and wrote with quills.

It truly brought history to life, as the children immersed themselves in the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, right in the very place where she was buried.
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#bringinghistorytolife #peterboroughcathedral #year2learning #peterboroughschools

🦔 Harriet the Hedgehog loves reading (and hot chocolate)! 📖

Every week she gets to go on a reading adventure with someone from Year 1. They choose a book from the book corner, take a hot chocolate, the reading adventures book and a pencil case full of creative resources.

🌟 We love hearing about your reading adventures!
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#lovereading #ReadingAdventure #peterboroughschools

Our Year 5s have had an incredible adventure at Culmington Manor!

From taking on once-in-a-lifetime challenges to building lasting friendships, they’ve embraced every moment through teamwork, courage, and enthusiasm.
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#boundlessambition #learningoutsidetheclassroom #teamwork #courage #residentialtrip #peterboroughschools

Today we held a 1-minute silence at 11am to reflect, remember, and honour those who served and sacrificed their lives in World War One and all conflicts since.
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#remembranceday #lestweforget

🎉 We're gearing up for an exciting @bbccin Children in Need next week. On Friday 15th November, we're inviting everyone to come to school dressed in their favourite colour and donate £1 to show support for this wonderful cause.

Let's show our support and help make life lighter for children everywhere 🎈
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#childreninneed #pudseybear #makelifelighterforchildren #charity

On Wednesday our Year 5/6 children took part in the Peterborough Hockey tournament. Their focus and determination are captured beautifully here, as they embodied our school values of courage and excellence throughout the day. We are incredibly proud!
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#peterboroughhockey #sportineducation #ambitionforall #courage #excellence

Curiosity drives all that we do. We believe that asking questions and exploring new ideas is essential for growth. Our learning environment encourages children to think critically and creatively, sparking interest and excitement!
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#curiousminds #criticalthinking #primaryschooleducation #peterboroughprimaryschools

🌟 As we enjoy the half-term break, let’s take a moment to shine a light on our incredible site team who keep our schools running smoothly year-round. While children and teachers take a well-deserved rest, these unsung heroes are hard at work, tackling essential repairs, maintenance, and groundwork 🧰

They ensure our schools are safe and welcoming for everyone. We appreciate all that you do, our half term heroes! 🎉
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#serviceinaction #halftermheroes

Check out the delicious and nutritious meals we have planned for the upcoming half term! Visit https://www.winyatesprimary.co.uk/menu to take a look 🍽️😊
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#schoolmeals #familystyledining

✨ This Autumn has been brimming with vibrant learning experiences and exciting opportunities throughout our school!

From Year 6's engaging trip to Cadbury World and Year 2’s insightful Judaism workshop, Year 4’s melodious ukulele lessons and Year 3’s adventurous expedition to Flag Fen, every class has embraced unique learning adventures. 🎶🌍

We’ve also celebrated the European Day of Languages, proudly appointed our new school leaders, and initiated some fantastic projects. Additionally, we are thrilled to have received the Equal Access School Award for our commitment to girls' football! 🏆⚽

As we head into a well-deserved half term break, let’s recharge and return with renewed energy. We can’t wait to see you on Monday 4th November 🌟
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#vibrantlearning #engaginglearningexperiences #communityspirit

Due to our incredible commitment to girls football our school has been awarded the Equal Access School Award for 2024! This recognises the incredible work our PE team has put in to provide opportunities for girls equally within curriculum and extra-curricular PE. We’re so proud to celebrate this achievement!
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#EqualAccess #physicaleducation #letgirlsplay

🎉 Half Term Fun in Our Community! 🎉
Looking for exciting and budget-friendly activities to keep the children entertained this half term? Check out the details below...

🌳 Funghi Holiday Trail
Collect a trail sheet for just £1 and embark on a fun adventure exploring @neneparkpboro Ferry Meadows while answering fungi-themed questions. Return to claim your special prize to grow at home!

🎨 Sensory Crafts at Nene Nursery
Enjoy a free hour of creative crafts in the beautiful autumn setting of the plant nursery at @neneparkpboro Ferry Meadows. All ages are welcome, but don’t forget to bring an adult along!

🖌️ O.W.L.S Craft Session
Drop in for hands-on craft workshops designed for all ages. Explore your artistic side in the stunning surroundings of the @peterborough_cathedral

🎃 @crosskeyshomes Spooktacular
Take part in pumpkin painting, spooky lantern making, and more at the Wellbeing Garden, Dogsthorpe. Book your spot by calling (01733) 385000 or emailing community@crosskeyshomes.co.uk.
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#halftermactivities #peterborough

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Winyates Primary School

Are you looking for a Primary School place for Your Child?

We welcome children from Reception through to Year 6 and would love to introduce you to our wonderful school community. Come and see firsthand how we bring our ethos of "boundless ambition for all" to life!

Welcome

The everyday Remarkable

Autumn Term Newsletter

HR Manager Vacancy

Reading Selfie Competition

Top Tips for Safety Over the Festive Season

Peterborough United EFL Cup

Year 5/6 Panathlon Challenge

Parent / Carere support with Snapchat

Online Safety Support..

Year 5/6 Girls Football ESFA Cup

Librarian Training at Orton Library

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Follow us on Instagram

We welcome children from Reception through to
Year 6 and would love to introduce you to our wonderful school community. Come and see firsthand how we bring our ethos of "boundless ambition for all" to life!