Shirland Primary School is a happy school with a very positive and nurturing ethos. We believe that all children should be encouraged to ‘be the best they can be’ in this supportive and hardworking environment.

 "...At Shirland, the central aspiration is for every pupil to be the best that they can be, in everything they do. This ambition is evident in the school’s curriculum, through its rich personal development programme and in the warm relationships between staff and pupils..." Ofsted 2024

Our school aims for the relationship between parents/carers, staff, governors and children to be an excellent one, that we provide a friendly and approachable environment that encourages every child to fulfil their potential.

At Shirland Primary School we believe in developing the ‘whole’ child and we strive to enhance our curriculum and widen personal development opportunities for all individuals.

Our Forest Schools also offers an opportunity for our children to regularly visit a natural outdoor environment where they can experience some of the perceived risks needed to build resilience. The Forest School ethos is based on learning in a natural, outdoor environment to promote confidence and self-esteem and that learning is best achieved through a combination of hands-on experiences and expert modelling.