POSITIVE, safe, supported and valued – these are some of the emotions that pupils at Cotford St Luke Primary School feel on a daily basis.

Everyone at the school is committed to life-long learning at the school, including staff and governors who continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of all areas of the school.

Somerset County Gazette:

SUPPORT: Children during a class 

Headteacher James Geen, who is soon to say a sad goodbye to the school, said: “Staff, children, parents and governors are all part of the team at our school, working closely together to ensure that each child achieves to the best of their ability. We work exceptionally hard to develop good relationships with our parents, guardians and carers.

“By creating a positive and supportive atmosphere within the school, the children feel safe and valued in all they do. This allows for each child to develop academically as well as socially, emotionally and physically.

“We aim to nurture confident children, proud of their achievements, who look back on their schooldays here as something special. We work hard to instil good manners and empower our children to achieve.”

Somerset County Gazette:

FACTFILE: 

  • Name: Cotford St Luke Primary School 
  • Address: Bethell Mead
  • Cotford St Luke
  • Taunton 
  • TA4 1HZ
  • Phone number: 01823 430831
  • Number of pupils: 270
  • Headteacher: James Geen, soon to be Nick Gilding from September
  • Twitter: @Cotfordprimary
  • Email: office@cotfordstlukeprimary.co.uk
  • Established: 2003

The school currently has ten classrooms and a pre-school. The extensive grounds provide two playground areas, one with a weather shield. There is also a large playing field, a sensory garden, allotment and a wildlife area.

The Tone Valley Partnership and the Primary Sports Partnership provide links to other schools in the area for pupils and staff. Staff share facilities, experiences and activities to enrich the experience of the children.