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NCEA Warkworth C OF E Primary
Welcome
Warkworth Church of England Primary sits at the heart of our idyllic Northumbrian village, welcoming children aged 2–11 into a warm, nurturing community. Rooted in Christian values with an unconditional welcome to all, we deliver a rich, knowledge-driven curriculum with exacting academic standards, preparing pupils for a lifetime of intellectual curiosity.
Our staff employ research-backed, rigorous teaching methods and uphold the highest expectations to cultivate deep cultural and academic capital in every child, honouring their God-given potential. Beyond the classroom, our Forest School, wonderful outdoor provision, river kayaking and multiple residentials foster resilience, wonder and a profound love of nature.
My personal mission – shared by every member of our team – is to ensure this school exemplifies the exacting standard we would choose for our own children. We champion the whole child, nurturing articulate, courageous advocates for a kinder world, and equip them with the knowledge and skills to flourish well beyond their primary years.
I look forward to welcoming you and showcasing our extraordinary school in action.Mr Jonathan Booth MRes MA (Cantab) – Headteacher
Read More"Not tossed with the waves, but speaking the truth in love, we will grow."
"“Love yourself, Love each other and Love the world.”"
Let’s get social
Oral language plays a vital role in children’s learning, literacy and social and emotional development.
Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide supports parents and educators with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help children build school-ready language skills.
The guide explores:
• Building oral language through meaningful interaction
• Supporting listening and attention
• Growing children’s vocabulary
• Sharing stories and naming feelings
• Working with settings to spot and support language needs
• Using evidence-based approaches to meet individual needs
With language developing rapidly between the ages of two and six, early support can make a lasting difference to children’s confidence, communication and readiness for school.
Access the guide: vist.ly/56fjm
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The Sill - As part of the Year 4 geography about changing Northumbrian landscapes, we visited The Sill! We examined the changes over time to the landscape before going on a fieldwork hike to the site of the former Sycamore Gap. This was a great example of a direct change to the Northumbrian landscape within our children's lifetimes, a rarity! ... See MoreSee Less
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Lifepath - Year 4 had an amazing time exploring the lifepath of St Aiden at Brinkburn Priory! Lifepath teaches us that our paths through life never follow a straight line and gave us lots of moments to reflect on our own lifepaths and to be still. We made lots of crafts and even got a little wet when we journeyed to Holy Island! ... See MoreSee Less
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After spending a week of workshops with the team from Northumberland Archives learning about the home front in WW2, Year 4 and 5 were invited to a Victory picnic! They had a go at making scones with foraged ingredients, sewing victory bunting, a lesson on foraging and a behind the scenes tour of the archives! ... See MoreSee Less
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🏰 Trip Day Triumph! 🏰
Our wonderful Reception and Year 1 classes had a fantastic adventure exploring Bamburgh today! Year One visiting the Grace Darling Museum, Reception visiting Bamburgh castle then all together on the beach for a picnic and some fun.
While the trip was amazing, what made us the absolute proudest was hearing from members of the public about our children’s impeccable behaviour and outstanding manners. 🌟
The best part? This happens on all of our trips across every single year group. Whether it's our youngest pupils on their first big day out or our oldest on residentials, our children are always incredible ambassadors for our school.
Thank you to our superstars for making us so proud, and to our staff for making these trips happen! 👏👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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We had a fantastic parliament outreach visit with Gillian, who told our Y4 and Y5 pupils all about the ins and outs of our government. Pupils got to learn, discuss, vote and finally roleplay their own House of Commons session. Pupils asked some excellent questions, including:
"Why is it called the House of Lords when there are also women there?"
"Why do we have a king rather than a president, like some other countries?"
We all feel much more confident in understanding what happens in parliament after the workshop! 😁 ... See MoreSee Less
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We LOVE our weekly sessions with Hartbeeps in nursery and our two year old provision. A highly interactive, fun filled music class with a different theme each week 🎤🎼🪇🎊 ... See MoreSee Less
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Year 6 Leavers’ Celebration! The children began the day with a wonderful service at Newcastle Cathedral, taking part in a range of activities focused on transition and preparing for the next stage of their journey. They then enjoyed a fun-filled trip to Mr Mulligan’s Golf, followed by pizza and chips to round off a fantastic day! ☺️⛳️🍕✝️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Year 2 had a visit from folk singer, Bill Elliott who taught them about the mines and folk songs that were sung by miners. They will be practising and performing these songs at their miners picnic in a few weeks time. ... See MoreSee Less
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