Headteacher’s Welcome

Welcome to Twyford St Mary’s Church of England Primary School – A Small School Making a World of Difference

It is my pleasure and privilege as Interim Headteacher to welcome you to Twyford St Mary’s CE Primary School, a thriving village school at the heart of the beautiful community of Twyford. As a Church of England school, we are proud of our strong links with our local church and the Christian ethos that underpins all aspects of school life.

At Twyford St Mary’s, we believe that every child should be the very best they can be. Our aim is to provide a high-quality education in a friendly, caring and inclusive environment, where children feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. We have high expectations for all our pupils and work closely with families and the wider community to ensure every child flourishes academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Our classrooms are filled with happy, enthusiastic learners who engage in an exciting, enriching and ambitious curriculum. We are committed to educating the whole child, nurturing curiosity, creativity and resilience while developing the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Alongside the core curriculum, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences that enable every child to discover their talents, pursue their interests and succeed in ways that are meaningful to them.

Our Christian values of Courage, Care, Joy and Respect and are at the heart of everything we do. These values shape our relationships, inform our decisions and create a culture where everyone is cared for, listened to and appreciated. Through them, we help children develop a strong sense of responsibility, understanding their role as friends, classmates, members of the school community and citizens of the wider world.

Our school motto, Together Everyone Achieves More, reflects one of our greatest strengths: the relationships we build. We believe that education is most successful when school, home and community work in partnership. By working together, we support children to achieve their best and foster a genuine sense of belonging where everyone is encouraged to contribute and succeed.

We are committed to continuous improvement and never stand still. As a reflective learning community, we continually evaluate our practice, embrace educational innovation and strive to provide the highest quality opportunities for all our pupils.

I feel incredibly privileged to lead Twyford St Mary’s and to be part of such a dedicated staff team and supportive community. I hope our website gives you a glimpse into what makes our school such a special place. However, nothing compares to experiencing it for yourself. We warmly welcome visits from prospective parents and would be delighted to show you around our wonderful school.

We look forward to meeting you and sharing all that Twyford St Mary’s has to offer.

Marissa Ballard

Interim Headteacher, Twyford St Mary’s CE Primary School