MISSION STATEMENT In partnership with the parish, parents, governors and the community, the staff of Pyrford Church of England Primary School seek to offer the children within their care the opportunity to experience a broad and balanced curriculum through good quality teaching, thus enabling them to achieve their optimum academic standards an environment in which they have equal opportunity to develop the necessary self-esteem to become confident and worthwhile members of the school community and society at large.

OUR AIMS In order to achieve this we will: provide the opportunity for every child to acquire the basic skills of literacy and numeracy and the opportunity to practice and develop these through a wide and varied curriculum. create opportunities for all children to develop their potential scientifically, technically, creatively and physically. promote a positive attitude to learning. provide an environment in which children can develop confidence and self esteem; where they will learn to care for themselves, each other and the resources around them, both man made and natural. create opportunities for all children to explore the meaning of faith. within our Christian community encourage an atmosphere of tolerance and respect where everyone within the school community is treated equally, whatever their differences. equip each child with the skills and moral values necessary to contribute fully to society in their adult life. create a partnership in which the responsibility for the child is shared between the home, the school and the community.  

Pyrford Primary School is now one of the largest primary schools in Surrey with a pupil roll of 480. It serves the villages of Pyrford and Wisley and enjoys a diverse intake from the surrounding area. Quality assurance recognises the high quality of education, achievement and well-being of our children. At Pyrford we concentrate on giving every child in the school the opportunity for personal achievement. The acquisition of knowledge and skills is the entitlement of every child irrespective of ability or background. Our school has a long established reputation for providing pupils with opportunities to reach high academic standards and for creating learning experiences that contribute to their personal and social development. Everyone is part of a team at Pyrford and we place great emphasis on working and living together as a genuine community where each individual is equally valued and respected.    

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Surrey is a county of contrasts. Only a short journey from London, it also offers a quick escape into peaceful countryside. This pleasant environment is combined with transport links that include the M3, M23 and M25 motorways, road and rail to London, and easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

In spite of a population of just over a million in a comparatively small area of 650 square miles, 80% of the county is farmland, woods, heath and open land. Although Surrey is a wealthy county, there are areas of relative poverty, particularly around some of the larger towns and a number of schools have pupils with a wide diversity of nationalities, cultures and languages.

Booming economy
There have recently been several major town centre redevelopments in Surrey. In the field of education and research, centres include Royal Holloway University (London) at Egham and Surrey University at Guildford. New research related technologies are also represented at Surrey University's research park and many multinational companies continue to relocate from London to Surrey.

Environmental issues
In Surrey there is a need to balance environmental conservation with the requirement for more homes, roads and commercial development.

For teachers in schools interested in green issues, Surrey County Council promotes environmental awareness with a wide range of initiatives to develop pupils' knowledge and experience.

Tourism and leisure
Surrey provides a wealth of contrasting leisure activities. Among the historic sites are Hampton Court Palace and Runnymede, as well as National Trust properties such as Clandon and Polesden Lacey. Other attractions include picturesque villages, gardens, such as Wisley, racecourses and river trips. Surrey also has seven major arts venues.

Sports centres are also plentiful, among them the Spectrum Centre in Guildford, probably the most exciting leisure complex in the UK. Other first-class facilities are available in Camberley, Egham, Lingfield and Oxted.

For cyclists and walkers there is an extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes and Surrey also boasts high-quality shopping malls, particularly in Kingston, Guildford and Camberley.

The Visit Surrey tourism website gives comprehensive information about all these leisure activities.

Travel
Surrey has good road and rail links to London, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.