We would be very pleased to show you around the school, as words cannot give the full picture of the school, its atmosphere and the work of the pupils and staff.

​We hope you will have time to visit and see for yourself why we have a reputation as a school where pupils are happy, cared for and where there are high standards of work and behaviour.

Our aim is to work together with staff, governors, parents and children to create an excellent school. We have established our values statement and school motto, which is very important and underpins all that we do at Weetwood. We welcome and value your views and those of the children.

Our broad aims for the pupils at Weetwood are to provide high quality educational opportunities in order to increase their knowledge, experiences and understanding. We aim to create a school in which pupils can discover their strengths and talents, love learning and realise their potential. All this within an environment in which pupils feel valued and respected for who they are; regardless of colour, creed, race or gender.

We look forward to meeting you and to working with you in partnership for the benefit of children's education.

Mrs Anna Ellison

Headteacher

Weetwood Primary School is set within attractive grounds, nestled between Otley Road and Weetwood lane. The school has excellent facilities which are used by the children throughout the year.

The school building was built in 1894, as St Chad’s Home of Waifs and Strays. In 1939, at the start of the war the home was closed and later it was taken over by Leeds Education Authority. It was initially used as student accommodation and in 1995, it was opened as Weetwood Primary School.

The school has extensive grounds, which have recently been improved, including a well-being garden, a climbing frame, teepees and a role play area on all-weather astro turf. The Preschool and Reception have a dedicated space with a woodland area, climbing frame, tyres, a climbing wall and water play.

These areas provide open spaces for children to play during break times and lunchtimes and are well utilised for PE lessons and after school clubs.

At Weetwood Primary School:​

• We promote a love of learning within a safe and happy school, in which every person is included and special.
• We provide a creative and challenging curriculum in order to develop children’s confidence, self esteem and academic achievement.
• We work in partnership with governors, parents and our local community and celebrate success in all we do.
• We aim for all the pupils to feel secure and happy, with a view to fulfilling their true potential. We believe that happy children learn well.
• We aim to create an environment where children develop the confidence to think for themselves, develop independence and enjoy their time at school.
• We encourage the children to be actively involved in developing learning skills and ideas, in order that they can work and achieve to the best of their ability.
• All children are set challenging, yet achievable targets and play an active role in evaluating their progress.
• We aim to teach the children the following values to the children throughout their journey at Weetwood.