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Reception

A true love of learning is the best preparation anyone can have for life beyond school. So at Great Walstead, we focus on nurturing children’s natural curiosity. Rewarding their attitude to learning rather than just the outcomes. That’s why our children become independent, confident thinkers with a passion for life and learning.

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Our Reception experience

Children are natural explorers. They are born curious about the world and how it works. At Great Walstead, we nurture this innate desire to learn. Making the most of our wonderful outdoor space, where education becomes an adventure.

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5 reasons to choose Great Walstead

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

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1. Our values

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

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2. Our Learning Philosophy

We’ve named our learning philosophy Mud π because we believe that building a den in the woods can offer the same chance to learn as a science lesson in the lab.

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3. Our exceptional facilities

With state-of-the-art sports facilities, a dedicated performing arts centre, science and innovation labs and 265 acres of unspoilt woodland grounds, every child can find their place to shine.

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4. Guided by the ‘7Cs’

Children want to learn. Their curiosity, creativity and craftsmanship are effortless and our job is to nurture these innate skills. The ‘7Cs’ combined with our ‘Learning Powers’, create a learning compass which helps us all stay true to our core values.

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5. Rated excellent by the ISI

We are proud to have been given the highest possible rating from the Independent School Inspectorate in both academic achievements and personal development.

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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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Find out why Chris wears stripey socks, his favourite pizza topping and the naughtiest thing he did when he was at school.

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