Welcome to Gastrells Primary School
Welcome from the Headteacher
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Gastrells Primary School. We are a school with a proud history and an exciting future.
As you learn more about our school, I hope you will see why we believe Gastrells is such a special place for children to learn and grow. Our approach is guided by our PRIDE values, which shape our daily life and our commitment to every member of our community.
We encourage Positivity, approaching each day with enthusiasm and confidence, celebrating success and embracing new challenges. Respect is central to our school, ensuring that everyone feels safe, valued and cared for, while taking responsibility for ourselves, others and our environment. We are proud of our Inclusivity, welcoming diversity and ensuring that every child feels a strong sense of belonging and has equal opportunities to thrive.
Through Determination and Challenge, we support our children to develop resilience and a growth mindset, enabling them to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Above all, we strive for Excellence in all aspects of school life, inspiring our pupils to aim high, achieve their best and grow into confident, compassionate individuals.
Our ethos is built around the core values of P.R.I.D.E.:
- Positivity: We approach every day with a positive mindset, encouraging students to embrace challenges and celebrate their successes.
- Respect: We show respect for ourselves, others, and our environment, creating a safe and supportive community for all.
- Inclusivity: We welcome and value diversity, ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and has equal opportunities to succeed.
- Determination and Challenge: We are committed to helping students develop resilience and a growth mindset, empowering them to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.
- Excellence: We strive for excellence in all aspects of school life, from academic achievements to personal development, inspiring students to aim high and achieve their best.
These values underpin all aspects of our curriculum, both academic, social and emotional. They create a strong learning environment that enhances academic achievement and develops students’ social and relationship skills that last throughout their lives.
It’s friendly, they support you, they help everyone in different circumstances with different needs. They push you towards achieving your goals. It’s a fun school, you learn while having fun. The teachers are really fun. It’s a great place and friendly environment. They do lots of sport. I love it because it’s an amazing school and because of all the opportunities I’ve had and all the times I’ve pushed myself and achieved my goals.
Year 6 Pupil 2025
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