Welcome to Sutton VA Primary School
Our Mission and Vision StatementTo educate all children for life through inspirational, Christian focused teaching.
'Shine as Lights in the World'
Philippians 2:15
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The Staff, Governors and Pupils welcome you to our school website. We hope that you will find it informative, engaging and interesting and that it provides you with an insight into our ethos and values. We aim to share with you, the organisation and the feel of our school with information about our curriculum, Staff, Governors, Friends of Sutton School as well as up to date events, learning and activities.
Sutton VA Primary is a successful, happy and welcoming school. We care deeply for our children; their welfare and progress. The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS), in their 2025 inspection stated 'Inspired by the Christian vision leaders foster a kind and caring culture which enables positive, respectful and affirming relationships. Thinking of others is a strong theme that runs through the school’s daily practice. Pupils are recognised for their kindness and for being a light in the world.'
We are a popular and typically, oversubscribed school, attracting children and families from Biggleswade, Potton and the surrounding villages. Our provision for our pupils has a justifiably high reputation and consequently parents chose to send their children to our school from outside of their catchment area school. They are attracted to and support the strong values, Christian ethos and child centred approach which form the basis of our vision and aims.
We have 4 classes; a Reception Class, a mixed age Year 1 – 2 Class, a mixed age Year 3 – 4 Class and a mixed age Year 5 - 6 class.
We enjoy strong, close links with All Saints' Church Sutton and the diocese of St Albans. Our pupils, from all faiths and none, benefit from the links we have and the opportunities we create to explore values, morals, faith and the time to reflect on what they and others consider important.
We provide a wide range of exciting learning experiences within our carefully planned, broad curriculum. Our school is positioned within in a wonderful setting where pupils have access to a range of outdoor areas within our grounds as well as easy access to local woodland. Staff consider outdoor and active learning to be beneficial to pupils’ physical, academic and mental wellbeing, as a result they seek opportunities to enable pupils to learn in a range of environments.
Children make good progress in all stages of the school, and the school is highly regarded. Typically, our results are above national averages. ‘Shine as lights in the world’ radiates throughout every aspect of school life. Leaders are passionate about enabling pupils to shine. They have ensured that the Christian vision and associated values are known, understood and lived out in practice. Pupils recount how they are kind to each other and solve problems together. This enables a supportive, inclusive and respectful culture where pupils and adults flourish.' (SIAMS 2025). Further details can be found on our website.
Our school is well managed and has an established and excellent complement of teaching, non-teaching and administrative staff. Our Governing Body is active, supportive, experienced and committed to ensuring the school achieves its aims. Our school works within the BCUS Cluster of schools with whom we share expertise, resources and a shared vision for positive and smooth transitions between the phases of schooling.
Lucy Chapman, Head Teacher
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- Click below to watch a video prepared by Mrs Peaker showing our strong Church-School links
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What it's like to be a pupil at this school "Pupils benefit from warm and positive relationships with adults. They bound into school each day with smiles and chat aplenty. They enjoy the company of their friends. Whether playing football, building a sun dial or exploring the forest area, there is much to do in the playground. Older pupils delight in helping and supporting their younger peers whether outside or in the dinner hall. Pupils enjoy their time in school. They rarely miss a day at school; their attendance is high. Pupils behave extremely well. They work hard and concentrate in class, readily offering answers to their teacher's questions during lessons. The firmly established culture of respect means that they see one another as individuals. The school's ethos supports pupils to learn and celebrate their own beliefs along with the beliefs and cultures of other people. This helps prepare them well as they step out into the wider world. " - Ofsted Inspection Report Card 18th November 2025 You can read the full report here.
We are delighted with the findings in our most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) Inspection - 9th May 2025 ‘Shine as lights in the world’ radiates throughout every aspect of school life. Leaders are passionate about enabling pupils to shine. They have ensured that the Christian vision and associated values are known, understood and lived out in practice. Pupils recount how they are kind to each other and solve problems together. This enables a supportive, inclusive and respectful culture where pupils and adults flourish.' You can read the full report here. |
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