Welcome to Greenfylde First School ​

​Open Day - Thursday 24th October

9.15am to 10.45am and 1.45pm to 3.00pm​

We also offer and welcome individual tours with the Headteacher - please contact the office on 01460 52686 to arrange

Greenfylde is 'Excellent'

Greenfylde is excellent as confirmed by our latest SIAMS report which was published this week and is attached to this newsletter. SIAMS, whilst a Church inspection, is equivalent to Ofsted as it also looks at a range of parallel areas including children's attainment/progress; their behaviour and engagement and the breadth of our curriculum. The Inspector had a lot of praise for the Greenfylde community including our children, parents, parish, wider community partners, Governors and staff. What made this even more impressive was that our inspection was under a new more vigorous framework introduced this year and we are the first school in the area to achieve excellent, the equivalent to outstanding. Comments included:

'There is a rich tangible culture of aspiration across the school which leads to pupils having high expectations. Pupils have an extensive range of opportunities to develop their God given talents.'
 
 'There is an impressive ethos of providing the best for each pupil, which comes from the (school) vision'
 
'Pupils' progress is excellent, reflected in the above average standards achieved by the end of Key Stage 1 over a number of years.'
 
'Pupils show an exceptionally high degree of care and respect for others, listening and valuing ideas, but challenging each other positively.'
 
In relation to specific pupil groups, 'Innovative approaches transform pupil's progress and raise their confidence in their own ability.'
 
'Pupils articulate a deep understanding of Fairtrade issues linked to disadvantage and deprivation which are significantly beyond the expectations for their age groups.'
 
Our thanks go to every member of our school community as without the support of everyone Greenfylde would not be the special place it is and it is this care and collaboration for the school that has resulted in this 'Excellent' grading.​

Read our report by clicking here - Greenfylde Excellent SIAMS report May 2019​

​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.