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Mud π - The learning philosophy at the heart of our school

Den building or structural engineering? Sandpit or blank canvas? Discover how we maximise our environment, bringing every lesson to life.

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Explore with us

Come on a secret mission to discover the sparks of magic that make Great Walstead so unique.

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Why choose us?

There’s so many things that make our school unique.

Our values

We lead by example to instil positive values – empathy, adventure and determination – which are integral to our school life and just as important to us as academic achievement.

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Head's Welcome

Find out the magic ingredient which our headteacher believes gives Great Walstead its special atmosphere.

Guided by the 7Cs

It’s our job as teachers to cultivate the innate curiosity and creativity in our children. Our learning compass – the 7 Cs – helps guide us.

The Year 7&8 experience

Building dens, experimenting in science labs, and discovering passions are all part of the Year 7 & 8 experience at Great Walstead.

Announcements

Great Walstead is about so much more than simply what happens inside the classroom, and this is the perfect place to discover just what else we get up to.

Pre-prep

Meet Jenny Blacker: Our New Head of Pre-Prep

Bringing curiosity, collaboration and fresh air into every day of learning.

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The Explorer

The Explorer Newsletter Summer 2025

Read all about it! News from the Summer term 2025

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The Journey

The Journey Magazine 2024-25

We are delighted to share the latest edition of our school magazine “The Journey” with you. This will keep you up to...

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What to Do with the Summer...

As the end of term approaches, children across the country are buzzing with excitement for the long summer holidays....

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The Explorer

The Explorer Newsletter Spring 2025

Read all about it! News from the Spring term 2025

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The Burbidge Fund: Expanding...

At Great Walstead School, we believe that a transformative education should be accessible to all children. Thanks to...

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Protecting Childhood: Why Great...

As Great Walstead School celebrates its centenary, we reflect on a core value that’s never changed: childhood should...

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Parent Survey Results

A huge thank you to all of our parents for taking the time to share their thoughts in our recent parent survey....

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The Explorer Newsletter Autumn...

Read all about it! News from the Autumn term 2024

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Navigating changes to VAT on...

With changes in VAT for private school fees looming, we want to ensure we have an open conversation and be as...

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Hear from our Great Walstead families

What’s life like at our school? Find out from the people who know best – our wonderful pupils and their parents.

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From football to poetry and everything in between, get the latest scoop from our Instagram.

Children in Need is always an excellent excuse to have lots of fun in the name of a good cause. Today the pupils of Great Walstead donned their yellow and spotted clothes and took to the woods in our first ever Pudsey…

Children in Need 2025 is this Friday and, with the fundraising events we have planned, we can’t wait! ❤️ Pudsey Bear Hunt 💚 Pudsey Ears for sale 💙 Pudsey Cakes for sale 💛 Home Clothes Day (yellow and/or spotty) 💜…

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Great Walstead’s pupils and staff gathered on the Headmaster’s Lawn for our annual Remembrance Service. There were readings from our Head Boy and Head…

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