A Welcome Message
It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Ickleford Primary School. We are a single form entry Church of England Voluntary Controlled school for children from Reception to Year 6, located at the heart of the village of Ickleford near Hitchin. As a Church of England school, our Christian vision and values underpin the life of the school and help create a caring and inclusive community where every child is known and valued. Our school is small enough for us to know each child individually, yet large enough to benefit from a wealth of experienced staff who deliver an engaging, broad and challenging curriculum alongside a wide range of extra-curricular experiences.
Please take your time to explore our website and discover the high-quality provision and exciting opportunities we offer the children in our care. We hope it gives you a sense of the wonderful and nurturing environment we provide and that you find the information both informative and helpful.
At Ickleford, we are proud to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive school community.
Our Christian vision: “Growing together in love and learning,” inspired by Matthew 22:37–38 is at the heart of everything we do and shapes the way we care for, support and inspire every child.
Our Vision Statement gives you a clear indication of what your child can expect from Ickleford Primary School:
We aspire to build a happy and inclusive community underpinned by core Christian values and those shared by other faiths. This will enable us to nurture resilient pupils with a passion for life-long learning, ensuring everyone’s potential is fulfilled.
Our vision shapes the daily life of the school. It guides the way we learn, the way we treat one another and the opportunities we provide for every child. Through our shared values of Thankfulness, Love, Courage, Forgiveness, Joy and Service, we seek to create an environment where every member of our community feels valued, supported and able to flourish.
This vision was recognised in our most recent Ofsted inspection, which noted:
Pupils are proud to attend Ickleford Primary School. They love coming to school and thrive in the caring and nurturing environment. Adults want pupils to be happy and feel safe, and this is certainly the case. The playground is full of smiles, happiness and friendship.
More recently, our SIAMS inspection (March 2026) recognised the strong sense of community and care that underpins school life, stating that:
Ickleford Primary School is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish.
Inspectors also highlighted the tangible sense of togetherness across the school, where staff and pupils support one another and everyone feels valued and listened to.
Our dedicated and highly skilled staff have high expectations of the children in their care and work tirelessly to ensure that every child has the challenge, opportunities and support they need to flourish both academically and personally. Alongside high expectations for learning, we place great importance on children’s wellbeing, ensuring they feel safe, happy and confident as they grow.
We are not just concerned with nurturing a child’s academic potential. We place great importance on children’s safety, mental health and wellbeing, and to support this we work closely in partnership with parents and carers for the benefit of the whole child, helping to build resilience, independence and a love of learning.
At the heart of our ethos is the importance of family and community. We place great value on the close relationships we develop with parents and carers, ensuring that school life is a genuine partnership where families and staff work together to support children’s development.
As a Church of England school, our values are explored through daily acts of collective worship and throughout the curriculum. We enjoy close links with our parish church, St Katharine’s, and walk to the church at key points in the year to share services such as Harvest, Christmas, Easter and our Leavers’ Service.
We see our school as a team that includes children, parents, staff, governors, the Church and the wider community. Starting school is an exciting and important time for every child and we want it to be a happy and successful experience for all.
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision and we hope our website provides a helpful insight into life at Ickleford Primary School. However, the best way to experience our school is to visit us and see our community in action. We would be delighted to welcome you
Yours Faithfully,
Sarah Wright,
Headteacher
