Welcome to Greenfylde First School ​

We are currently showing parents around looking for entry to Reception in September 2019 and to join any of our year groups during this academic year. 

​So why choose Greenfylde?

  • A school based in the heart of the community of Ilminster.​
  • Strong academic record with results above national and Somerset averages.
  • A commitment to developing the whole child including a focus on social and emotional development.
  • Single age Reception classes.
  • All classes across the school have no more than 30 pupils with a teacher and learning support assistant.
  • Wide curriculum including the Arts, Forest School and Sport.
  • An established and dynamic on site Pre-School offering excellent care and learning for 2 to 5 year olds.
  • Extensive facilities including a swimming pool and two outdoor learning classrooms.
  • A school where your child will be cared for and develop a love of learning.
30 things to do at Greenfylde...please click on the link to find out more about what your child could experience learning at Greenfylde.
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If you are interested in visiting the school for entry to Reception or to look at joining us in later year groups please contact the school office on
 01460 52686.

If you are interested in hiring our hall and annex facilities please contact Lee Hart in the school office 01460 52686.

 
If you would like to book your children in for our Breakfast and After School Extended Provision Services or for Sunny Ile Pre school places please contact Helen Lancaster on  01460 259732 

School notices ​

In the event of bad weather causing the school to close a notice will be posted here.  In addition, announcements of closures will be on BBC Somerset Radio (95.5FM) and Heart FM (102) 
 
 We are sorry that due to the hosting of our website at Somerset County Council we are having situations where pages suddenly default to versions from two years ago. We have asked SCC to investigate this but if you do require information and the website isn't giving you what you need please contact the school office on 01460 52686 who will be happy to help.

Up-coming Events:

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Don't forget to visit our display in the entrance of The Minster for Pray for Schools Fortnight. Prayers are being said for local schools in The Minster at 9am and everyone is welcome to join.

 
Thursday 23rd May - The Chard and Ilminster will be taking a photograph of our Y4s ready for their Leavers Supplement.

 
Friday 24th May - County Gymnastics Finals - good luck to our Key Stage 1 team.
 

​Our School

At Greenfylde we strive to give every child a broad, balanced and enjoyable curriculum that lets them reach their potential and experience learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, in a range of creative ways. Our Christian ethos underpins all of our work and helps us to create the friendly and caring atmosphere that is felt by the whole school community.​

‘Our doors are open – everyone is welcome in Greenfylde C of E First School. As a school community we seek through shared service to support children, families and wider community; encouraging high expectation, hope and support for aspirations and an understanding that all deserve to receive and give respect and dignity.’​ John 10:10​

​Latest Letters & Newsletters

​School Activities

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    We hjave helped Ilminster celebrate Somerset Day with an apple themed display of art in The Minster, Welcome done to our Art Club for their creations.
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    Greenfylde pupils were one of 8 local schools who took part in a Football Festival at The Rec this week and fun was had by all 80 youngsters involved.
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    Our thanks to Ilminster cricket club and Somerset cricket for arranging a fun cricket afternoon for our Y2s at The Rec.