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    West Croft School

    Welcome to our website! Here, you'll find  an overview of our aims and values, useful information and resources for the whole school community. 'West Croft School is a safe, thriving and inclusive community with respect at its heart'. 

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  • 16/07/2026

    What an unbelievable day of football for our incredible Year 6 team at the North Devon Finals in Barnstaple. The tournament truly had it all, dramatic last-minute goals, spectacular saves, and heroic tackles and that was just in the group stages. After a superb run through the Bideford qualifiers and today's finals, our journey came to an end in a dramatic penalty shootout in the semi finals. While penalties are always a tough way to finish, we are incredibly proud of the boys to finish as the 4th best team out of all the North Devon Schools. Huge congratulations to the team.

  • 15/07/2026

    What a fantastic afternoon at our KS1 and Lower KS2 Sports Day! The children had lots of fun taking part in the races and activities. They showed great determination, cheered each other on, and tried their very best throughout the afternoon. We are so proud of every single one of them! A big thank you to all the parents and carers who came along to support and encourage the children. Your support made the day even more special. Well done to all of our children. You were amazing!

  • 10/07/2026

    Our Year 4 children were delighted to welcome Police Officer Adam to our school! During his visit, Officer Adam talked to the children about the important role of the police and how they help keep our communities safe. He also showed them some of the equipment police officers use in their daily work and gave everyone the chance to see real police shoulder badges up close. It was an engaging and informative session, and our Year 5 pupils asked some fantastic questions. A big thank you to Police Officer Adam for taking the time to visit and inspire our children!

  • 10/07/2026

    Our Reception children had a fantastic time celebrating Sports Day this week! With beautiful sunshine, plenty of excitement, and lots of cheering, the afternoon was filled with fun races, exciting activities, and smiling faces. The children showed incredible enthusiasm and determination throughout the event. We are so proud of the effort they all put in and the way they encouraged one another. A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who came along to support and cheer on the children. It made the day even more special. Well done, Reception! You were all absolute superstars!

  • 9/07/2026

    KS2 Times Tables Orienteering Competition Key Stage 2 children took part in our exciting Times Tables Orienteering Competition. Everyone showed fantastic enthusiasm, determination and teamwork as they raced around the course, using their map-reading skills and times tables knowledge to complete the challenge. A huge well done to every pupil for being such brilliant participants. We were especially impressed by the speed and accuracy shown throughout the event. Congratulations to Ethan in Year 5, who took first place with an outstanding time of 4 minutes and 4 seconds to complete the course! Well done to everyone on their excellent speed, resilience and map-reading skills. We are very proud of you all! Cross-Curricular Orienteering

  • 6/07/2026

    Last week at WRAP, we celebrated Music Week with a variety of creative and interactive activities. Children made their own musical instruments using recycled materials, explored the different sounds they could create, and even composed their own music. The week also included music quizzes, music-themed word scrambles, and favourite games such as musical statues and musical chairs. Children expressed their creativity by drawing to music and enjoyed exploring rhythm and movement through fun musical activities. This week at WRAP, it's Sports Week! Children will be taking part in a range of exciting sporting activities, including obstacle courses, egg and spoon races, bean bag balancing races and many more fun challenges designed to build teamwork, coordination and confidence. Children will also have the opportunity to design their own sport or game, take part in a variety of outdoor sports, and work together to create warm-up activities for the group. To finish the week, they'll enjoy an orienteering challenge, matching flags to countries while putting their problem-solving and teamwork skills to the test. We're looking forward to another active, energetic and fun-filled week at WRAP!

  • 5/07/2026

    With England in action in the early hours of Monday morning, we know many of our families will be cheering them on! Whether you're watching every minute, catching the highlights later, or giving football a miss, we've put together our Match Day Team Talk to help everyone start Monday ready to learn. Enjoy the football if you're watching, and we'll see everyone bright and ready on Monday morning! And don't forget – win or lose, we're inviting everyone to wear their England shirts to school on Monday to celebrate the occasion together!

  • 4/07/2026

    Dear Parents and Children, Thank you all for joining us at Victoria Park for the SS Fresh Spring Boat Race. It was wonderful to see so many of you there. We are especially proud to share that a West Croft boat won Heat 1, another West Croft boat won Heat 2, and together we went on to win this wonderful trophy! What a fantastic achievement for all the children involved. Your enthusiasm, teamwork, creativity, and determination were truly inspiring. Celebrating the children build, race, and enjoy the event together reminds us that we may well have some budding shipwrights of the future among us! Thank you once again for your support and encouragement, which helped make the event such a great success. We hope you all enjoyed the excitement of the races and the chance to create lasting memories together. Here are the winning boats. A special thanks to the team at SS Freshspring for their hardwork and encouragement!

  • 3/07/2026

    What a fantastic effort from our school community! A huge thank you to everyone who donated to support Hedwig's Hotel Hedgehog Rescue. We're so proud to be helping such a wonderful local charity.

  • 30/06/2026

    West Croft School Summer Fair Join us on Wednesday 8th July | 3:00–4:30pm for an afternoon full of fun, games and treats for the whole family! We can't wait to see you there for a fantastic afternoon of summer fun!

  • 30/06/2026

    Job Vacancy – Maintenance / Painter & Decorator x2 We are looking for two skilled tradespeople to join us over the Summer holidays to help complete planned school improvements. This is a temporary role funded through our school improvement programme and will focus mainly on general maintenance, decorating and painting across the school site. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mr Darren Ford on 01237 473548. To request an application pack, please email: recruitment@westcroft.devon.sch.uk Interview date: 7th July 2026 We would be grateful if you could share this post. https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/job/Maintenance%20%2F%20Painter%20%26%20Decorator%20x%202%20-%20West%20Croft%20School/

  • 23/06/2026

    West Croft is NOT closed on Wednesday and Thursday. We are offering an optional early pick up at 1:30pm but remain open for those who wish to remain.

  • 22/06/2026

    Last week at WRAP, children brought the excitement of the World Cup into their activities by becoming their own football managers. They designed team logos, football kits, water bottles, medals, trophies and created their own dream teams, bringing their ideas to life through a variety of craft activities. The week also included football-themed games such as mini tournaments, penalty shoot-outs and small-sided matches. Children created bunting, flags and posters to support England or their chosen country, while teamwork games and problem-solving challenges ensured there was something for everyone to enjoy. This week at WRAP, we're celebrating Music Week with lots of creative and interactive activities. Children will make their own musical instruments using recycled materials and explore the different sounds they can create before composing their own music. There will also be opportunities to take part in a music quiz, complete music-themed word scrambles, and enjoy classic games such as musical statues and musical chairs. Children will express themselves through drawing to music using materials of their choice and explore rhythm and movement through creative musical body movements. We're looking forward to another fun, energetic and musical week at WRAP!

  • 17/06/2026

    Year 5 and 6 showed great teamwork and a positive attitude throughout Sports Day. They supported and encouraged each other all day, helping to create a fantastic atmosphere. We are very proud of all their effort and participation. Thank you to all the parents and carers for your amazing support. A big thank you as well to all the teachers and families who came along and helped make the day such a success. Well done, everyone!

  • 16/06/2026

    Last week at WRAP, our focus was on the environment and Great Big Green Week. Children took part in a scavenger hunt around the school grounds, searching for different objects in nature, and helped care for our environment by participating in a litter pick around the school. To celebrate Great Big Green Week, children created posters promoting simple ways to protect the environment, such as recycling, switching off lights and putting rubbish in the bin. They also used recycled materials to create their own imaginative projects, giving unwanted items a new purpose. This week at WRAP, we're bringing the excitement of the World Cup into our activities! Children will have the opportunity to become their own football managers by designing their team logo, football kit, water bottle, football, medal and trophy, as well as creating their own dream team. They can also bring their ideas to life using a variety of craft materials. There will be football-themed games including mini tournaments, penalty shoot-outs and small-sided matches depending on numbers. Children can also make bunting, flags or posters to support England or their chosen country. Everyone who takes part will receive something for participating, with a surprise prize for the winning team. For children who prefer other interests, activities can be adapted to different sports or themes, and there will also be teamwork games and puzzle-solving challenges for everyone to enjoy. We're looking forward to another exciting and creative week at WRAP!

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