Updates

Friday 16th October, 2026

Awards

Attendance Awards

Tayah

Max R

Livvy

Paisley

Velvet

Logan

Alex R

Friday 9th October, 2026

Awards

Attendance Awards

Summer

James

Elijah

Max

Oliver W

Ava-Mae

Golden Quill

Leo

Hunter

Dotty

Lenny

Matilda

George N

Golden Heart

Alaya

Poppy

Felix D

Charlie

Eden

Loki

Logan

Golden Paintbrush

Josh

Felix W

Rosie

Finley

Chloe W

Rory H

Misha

Friday 9th October, 2026

Halloween Disco Final Call- Book your ticket now!

This is the final call for Disco tickets!

Sales will end at midday on Monday 12th October, so that our wonderful parent helpers have time to sort sweets for everyone with a ticket.

If you do not have a ticket, there is no guarantee of sweets on the night – we cannot take entries on the night with out a prepaid ticket.

Tickets will not be issued before hand, we will have a list on the night of all those who have brought one.

Fancy dress is welcome but not essential – come as you are or dress up in your spooky best!

Find tickets on Arbor in the school shop.

Friday 2nd October, 2026

This Week’s Awards

Attendance Awards
Eric
Freddie
Eva
Lacey
George
Alfie
Headteacher Award
Isabella
Friday 25th September, 2026

Monthly Round-Up

September at Much Wenlock Primary School
From Mrs HJ
What a September it has been!
It feels like no time at all since we opened the doors for the new school year, and already so much has happened at Much Wenlock!
It has been wonderful to see the school full of life again – children learning, laughing, playing, asking questions and looking after one another. There has been so much to celebrate already.
Adventures and memories
Our Year 6 children have enjoyed their Arete residential, throwing themselves into new experiences, challenging themselves and making those special memories that we know they will talk about for years to come.
We also welcomed our Linden Year 6 families into school for a family meal. I always love opportunities like this – school is at its best when children, families and staff come together and simply enjoy being part of our community.
My very regal moment!
One of my absolute highlights this month came courtesy of some of our youngest children in Spring Class, who designed and created my very own spotty cloak and umbrella for Dot Day!
This week, I had the great honour of parading their fabulous creation around school. I felt very regal – and incredibly privileged to have such a magnificent garment made especially for me!
Thank you, Spring Class. I think you may have set the bar rather high for my future school wardrobe!
Belonging at Much Wenlock
We were delighted to welcome David O’Toole, CEO of the 3–18 Education Trust, into school this month.
David spent time talking to children from across the school about something that matters enormously to us at Much Wenlock – belonging. He commented on just how calm the school felt and how wonderful our children were.
Hearing somebody from outside school recognise the things we see in our children every day was a very proud moment.
New faces and exciting developments
September has also brought some new faces to Much Wenlock. Our new team members have settled in brilliantly and already feel very much part of the Wenlock family.
There has been lots happening behind the scenes too. Our new Inclusion Base has now been built, and we are really excited about what this will bring to our school.
We aren’t rushing to open the doors – we want to get it right. The team are working hard behind the scenes to develop the provision, resources and environment so that, when it does open, it is something really special and genuinely meets the needs of the children who will benefit from it.
What a start!
There have been so many lovely moments already this year, and these are just a few of them.
Thank you, as always, to our brilliant children, families and staff for everything you bring to Much Wenlock. It is the people within our school who make it the special community it is, and I feel incredibly proud to be part of it.
There is lots more to come, and I look forward to sharing more with you in next month’s Round-Up!
Mrs HJ
Friday 25th September, 2026

Headteacher Awards

Ruby

Ellie

Kit

Friday 18th September, 2026

Reception Open Morning

We have our Open Morning coming up on the 14th October at 9.30am

If you or your friends and family have children starting Reception next year, please spread the word and come along to see our wonderful school.

Please click here to register interest in attending on the 14th. Please do share this link with anyone who you know might be interested.

We also have an Open Morning for new starters in other year groups on the 11th November, 9.30-10.30. 

Friday 18th September, 2026

Headteacher Award

Nancy

Ivy

Dotty

Amelia

Friday 11th September, 2026

Headteacher Awards

George Northridge

Rosie Reeves

Joshua Allen

Friday 19th June, 2026

Summer Fair Volunteers Needed!

Dear Parents and Carers,
As we prepare for our upcoming school fair, we are looking for volunteers to help run stalls. As a small school with limited staff, your support really does make a big difference.
If you are able to help, even for a short time, please email/come and see the school office.
Thank you for helping us make this event a success!
The MWPSN team
Friday 19th June, 2026

Star of the Week

Stars of the Week

Spring: Reuben

Tilia: Elijah

Priory: Lacey

Edge: Oscar

Windmill: Oakley

Abbey: Natasha

Linden: Rocco

 

Attendance Awards

Spring: Matilda

Tilia: Hunter

Priory: Henry

Edge: Maddie

Windmill: Phoebe

Abbey: Theo

Linden: Eli

Friday 19th June, 2026

Weekly Word

Dear parents and carers,
What an amazing week it has been all round!
Our Ofsted report was released today and I hope you’ve had the opportunity to read it. It truly reflects the heart of our school. We are incredibly proud that the inspectors recognised not only the hard work and dedication of our staff team, but also just how special our children are. They absolutely shone.
This week, we also welcomed external moderators from the Local Authority to review our Year 6 writing. The outcomes were phenomenal. These results will be shared alongside SATs outcomes, but I wanted to let you know just how impressed they were. They described our writing curriculum as outstanding and commented that, in all their years of moderation, they had never seen such consistently high-quality writing. They were so impressed that they asked to speak directly to the children to tell them how amazing they are—an incredibly proud moment for us all.
We’ve also enjoyed some lovely community events. The Reception Father’s Day picnic and our Father’s Day breakfast were both a huge success—thank you to everyone who attended. We wish a very happy Father’s Day to all dads, stepdads, and the many important male role models who make such a difference in children’s lives.
Finally, a big well done to Year 6 for their ice lolly stall, which was a great success and will help fund their leavers’ celebrations. Thank you for your continued support.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend.
Mrs Howell-James
Friday 19th June, 2026

Letter from Mrs Howell-James – Ofsted Inspection Results

Dear Parents/Carers and children,  

I am writing to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection, which I am delighted to say has seen the school achieve ‘strong standard’ and ‘expected standard’ gradings across the board.

  • The ‘strong standard’ grading in early years, inclusion, and personal development and wellbeing marks out excellent, consistent work that’s making a real difference for children. 
  • Achieving ‘expected standard’ in attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, and leadership and governance is a high standard defined by Ofsted as the school doing everything that it should be doing, where children are receiving everything they need and deserve.

You can find the full Ofsted report attached and on Ofsted’s website at https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/149649. You can also find highlights of the report on the school’s website at: Ofsted Report Card – Much Wenlock Primary School and Nursery

You may be aware that the Ofsted inspection framework has recently changed, and this is the first time that the school has received the new-look report card. If you would like to find out more about the new report cards, you may find these resources from Ofsted useful: 

New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents (YouTube)  

Ofsted report cards (Easy Read PDF) 

I am incredibly proud to be the headteacher of our wonderful school. Over the past two years, we have been on a real journey of improvement, and it means a great deal to see the hard work and dedication of our staff, children and wider community recognised. 

What matters most to me is that this reflects who we are and what we stand for. This is the Wenlock Way. Everything we do centres around our children. We are committed to unlocking potential and empowering every child to thrive, and that comes through an ambitious, carefully designed curriculum; rich opportunities beyond the classroom; a strong focus on oracy and pupil voice and creating a culture where every child feels a genuine sense of belonging and is fully included, supported and able to succeed.

What matters most to me is that this shines through so clearly – that our children feel heard, that they know they matter, and that they have actively shaped what we have created here. We work hard to ensure every child is known as an individual and that barriers are recognised and removed so that all children can access the same opportunities. This has taken an enormous amount of thought, care and hard work to build something that is truly special for our young people – from giving children the very best start in the early years, to improving outcomes year on year, to providing enrichment and experiences that help every child discover their strengths.

We believe every child deserves the very best education. Every child deserves to be heard, to be challenged and to be celebrated – regardless of their starting point or circumstance. That is what we have worked hard to achieve, and what we will continue to strive for. 

Of course, we are proud of this recognition, but we are not complacent. Complacency is the enemy of progress. We are absolutely committed to continuing this positive trajectory and ensuring that we keep getting better for our children, our families and our community.

None of the decisions we have made have ever been about inspection. They have always been about doing what is right for our children, our team and our community. It hasn’t been easy – this has taken resilience, determination and a huge amount of collective effort. 

I feel incredibly fortunate to work alongside our staff team. Education is not a 9 to 5 job, and this improvement has only been possible because people have gone above and beyond every single day – building relationships, giving their time, and creating something that children feel proud to be part of.

I often say to our team – don’t be a drain, be a radiator. Bring energy, positivity and a can-do attitude. That spirit runs right through our school.

We are proud of our heritage, proud of our community and excited for the future. There is something really special here – a real sense of belonging, a shared belief in our children and, I would say, a little bit of Wenlock magic.

Thank you as always for the support you offer to your children and our wonderful school.

 

Best wishes,  

Rachel Howell-James 

Executive Headteacher 

 

Friday 5th June, 2026

Summer Fair Friday 3rd July

🌞 Summer Fair – Save the Date! 🌞

Our Summer Fair will take place on Friday 3rd July. This is always a highlight of the summer term and we are very much looking forward to welcoming families for an afternoon of fun and games, hopefully in the sun!

Ahead of the day, here are a few details:

🎟️ Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets are now available to purchase via Arbor at £1.00 per ticket. There will be some fantastic prizes on offer (see the poster below), so don’t miss your chance to take part.

🧸 Name the Bear Competition
Why not try your luck in our ‘Name the Bear’ competition?
Entries cost 50p and can be made by visiting the school office to pick your name. Names can be picked on the day too and the winning name will be drawn.

🍾 Tombola Donations – Home Clothes Day
To support our popular bottle tombola stall, we will be holding a Home Clothes Day on Wednesday 17th July.
Children are invited to come into school wearing their own clothes in exchange for a donation of a full, unopened bottle (any type is welcome).

We greatly appreciate your support in helping us prepare for this exciting event.

More details of the day itself will be shared nearer the time.

Thank you.

Friday 5th June, 2026

Home clothes day 17th June – in exchange for a bottle for the tombola

Friday 5th June, 2026

Summer Fair Raffle – Tickets on Arbor!

 

Friday 5th June, 2026

Star of the Week

Stars of the Week

Spring: Edward

Tilia: Hunter

Priory: Felix

Edge: Velvet

Windmill: Oakley

Abbey: Chloe R

Linden: Millie

Attendance Awards

Spring: Philippa

Tilia: Livvy

Priory: Rupert

Edge: Colby

Windmill: Lincoln

Abbey: Jasper L

Linden: Rowan

Friday 22nd May, 2026

Weekly Word

Short and sweet this week: The children have been amazing as always, school has been a joy and the sun is shining, there’s no better way to end the half term. Have a wonderful half term holiday and see you on the 1st June.

Mrs HJ

Friday 22nd May, 2026

Stars of the Week

Stars of the Week

Spring: Philippa

Tilia: Joshua

Priory: Addison

Edge: Florence

Windmill: Rowan

Abbey: Alex R

Linden: Finley

Attendance Awards

Spring: Edward

Tilia: Eva

Priory: Reid

Edge: Thea

Windmill: George

Abbey: Presley

Linden: Esme

Friday 22nd May, 2026

Plastic Free July Poster Competition – Be a Plastic-Free Superhero!

Plastic Free July Poster Competition – Be a Plastic-Free Superhero! 🦸‍♀️🌍
Our Sustainability Ambassadors are excited to launch this year’s Plastic Free July Poster Competition!
Children are invited to design an A4 poster based on the theme “Be a Plastic-Free Superhero”. Think creatively about your superhero, their powers, their villain, and how they can help save the planet from plastic pollution.
📅 Deadline: Friday 6th June 2026
📍 Hand entries to the school office
🏆 The Mayor of Much Wenlock will judge the competition, with prizes available. Selected posters will be displayed around local cafés, shops, and businesses to promote reducing single-use plastic.
Let’s work together to make a difference in our community and beyond!
Friday 15th May, 2026

Weekly Word

Dear Parents and Carers

What a two weeks it has been! I don’t think we’ve quite caught our breath – there has been so much going on across school.

Last week, it was brilliant to see so many of you come in to visit our biome installations and our Room of Hope for David Attenborough’s 100th birthday. It was really special and the feedback has been amazing. I felt incredibly proud watching how confidently the children spoke about sustainability – they really are living that value, not just talking about it. Thanks also to all the staff who put in so much effort to make the vision come to life.

This week, our Year 6 children have been absolute stars. They’ve shown real resilience and determination during SATs, and it’s been a privilege to spend time with them throughout the week. Their knowledge is impressive, but what stood out even more was their attitude – calm, positive and just getting on with it. We know SATs are only one small part of their journey, but I couldn’t be prouder of them.

We ended the week with a lovely picnic for International Day of Families. It was a huge relief that the weather held out, and it was just so nice to see everyone outside together – children playing, parents chatting, and that real sense of community we value so much.

I also wanted to say a genuine thank you for all the support over the past couple of weeks. We’ve had a lot going on behind the scenes, with Ofsted, visitors and interviews, and throughout it all the children have been fantastic ambassadors for the school. They really have shone.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs HJ

Friday 15th May, 2026

Stars of the Week

Stars of the Week

Spring: James

Tilia: Cason

Priory: Max

Edge: Oliver D

Windmill: Jonah

Abbey: Lenny

Linden: Everyone!!

Attendance

Spring: Gracie

Tilia: Poppy

Priory: Cason

Edge: Matilda

Windmill: Oakley

Abbey: Jasper N

Linden: Callum

Friday 15th May, 2026

Help Us Win!

Nominate Much Wenlock Primary and help us win £1000 in National Book Tokens! Nominate here!

Friday 8th May, 2026

Weekly Word

Although shorter than normal, this week has been a very busy one!
On Wednesday, Edge and Windmill class enjoyed getting active in the sunshine with Tri-golf and orienteering at William Brookes, great teamwork, determination and lots of smiles all round (see the post below).
Today we’ve finished the week in style by celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s birthday with some wonderful art installations and performances. Thank you so much to everyone who came along to share in the celebrations, it was lovely to see so many of you in school. Thank you for the donations of cardboard, milk bottles, fabric and animals (both real and cuddly!).

Finally, we have of course had inspectors in school. We want to say an enormous thank you to every single one of you for your patience, flexibility and support. You really are such a vital part of our school community, and this week has been a proper team effort. We couldn’t do it without you.

Have a lovely weekend.

The MWPS team

Friday 1st May, 2026

Stars of the Week

Spring: Harrison

Tilia: George

Priory: Isabella

Edge: Oliver C

Abbey: Alfie

Linden: Izzy Y and Edward

Friday 24th April, 2026

Stars of the Week

Star of the Week

Spring: Arley

Tilia: Beau

Priory: Elliot-John

Edge: Rory H

Windmill: Lincoln

Abbey: Freddie F

Attendance

Spring: Sonny

Tilia: Robbie

Priory: Max

Edge: Ava

Windmill: Jagger

Abbey: Ivy

Linden: Harley

Golden Heart

Freddie

Lolo

Frankie

Ella

Ruby

Alfie

Sam

Golden Quill

Edward

Livvy

Max

Olivia

Gabby

Jasper L

Poppy

Golden Paintbrush

Eva

Maisie

Florence

Bodhi

Thomas

Friday 24th April, 2026

Weekly Word

What a fun week we’ve had in school!

On Wednesday, our KS1 Cross Country took place and I couldn’t be prouder of the children – we had podium finishes in every single race. The children showed such determination and enthusiasm, and a huge thank you must go to our Sports Ambassadors and Bronze Ambassadors, who were absolutely fantastic and helped the event run so smoothly.

Wednesday was a very sporty day as we also enjoyed a fun Cricket Engagement Day. The visiting coach was full of praise, saying it was ‘one of the best schools I have been to – the children have been so nice and have been the best behaved group that I have seen.’ What a lovely compliment for our school community!

Parents’ evenings were a great success – thank you to everyone who came along. It was great for teachers to be able to share the children’s progress with you. We have the second session for Spring and Abbey classes still to come next week.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend, enjoy the weather!

Mrs HJ

Friday 17th April, 2026

Weekly Word

Dear Parents and Carers,
It has been a wonderful first week back, and there has already been so much to celebrate across the school.
We were delighted to welcome author Catherine Barr, who visited us today to talk about her books and inspire our pupils with a love of reading and the natural world. A reminder that there is a poster and link in the weekly word if you would like to purchase any of Catherine’s books. Catherine will also be returning on 7th May to sign copies, so do keep hold of any books you would like signed.
Our Spring and Tilia classes enjoyed a fantastic visit to Shrewsbury Museum, which included a very special river boat trip. The children represented the school beautifully and gained so much from this memorable experience.
We were also pleased to see the return of our whole-school house meetings this week. It has been lovely to see pupils from all year groups mixing, collaborating and supporting one another once again.
Finally, it has been a real pleasure to be back on the gate this week, catching up with families at the start and end of the day.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Kind regards,
Mrs HJ
Friday 27th March, 2026

Weekly Word

It’s been a gorgeous week in school and a lovely way to end the term. Every class has been busy completing their DT projects, and it has been wonderful to see the children designing, making and, in some cases, tasting new ingredients as part of their learning. The creativity and enthusiasm across the school has been fantastic.

Today the Priory and Windmill classes enjoyed their joint trip to Bishops Wood, which was a brilliant experience for them and a great way to finish the week.

I also absolutely loved judging the Egg Decorating Competition today. The creativity was incredible! I particularly enjoyed the entries inspired by children’s favourite book characters – they were so imaginative and clearly made with a lot of care.

I’ve really missed being able to stand on the gate and see you all each day, but I’m hoping to be off the crutches after the break, which I’m very much looking forward to.

Over the last week especially, it has been lovely to see how calm, happy and full of joy the children have been in school. A big thank you as well to our wonderful staff team for their dedication and the care they show our children every day.

I hope you all have a wonderful break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in two weeks for what will be a jam-packed summer term. Key dates will be shared very soon.

Mrs HJ