Welcome to Gatcombe Park Primary School
Hello and welcome!
My name is Ben Simpson, and I am proud to be the Headteacher of Gatcombe Park Primary School.
We are a small, friendly school with a big heart, where every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their very best. Our vision is to develop safe, respectful and confident children who aspire to achieve their very best.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values of Respect, Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness. These values help our children develop the character, confidence and skills they need to flourish both within school and beyond. Alongside these values, our three simple school rules of Ready, Respectful, Safe create a positive learning environment where everyone can thrive.
We are incredibly passionate about outdoor learning and play, enriched through our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach. We are fortunate to have fantastic school grounds, and we make full use of these to support both learning and high-quality play. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience inclusive, engaging play as part of their journey through our school. Play is valued as a vital part of school life, helping children become independent thinkers, creative problem-solvers, resilient learners and active members of our school community.
At Gatcombe Park, we believe that education is about much more than academic success. Working in partnership with families, we strive to nurture happy, confident and ambitious children who are ready for the next stage of their education and prepared for life in the wider world.
Please take some time to explore our website and discover some of the wonderful opportunities and experiences available to our children. If there is anything else you would like to know, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone, email or in person. We will always do our very best to help.
Mr Ben Simpson
Headteacher