Headteachers Welcome to Shotley Community Primary School

Welcome to our school website. I hope you find all the information you need on these pages, but if not, feel free to contact us and we will help you if we can.

I have only been in post as Executive Head at Shotley since September 2024. It is very different in some ways from my other large school in Ipswich town centre, but is equally welcoming and community-focused.

With equity at the heart of everything we do at both schools, we are focused on ensuring that every child we have the pleasure of teaching receives opportunities to thrive and make the most of every second on their educational journey. However, we understand that excellence is not just academic success. It is our job to help all of our children find the confidence to express their thoughts, stand up for what is right, and, through education, discover the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive difference in our ever-changing world and in their community as a whole.

The school grounds and locality have so much to offer, and we endeavour to include as much of our outdoor environment and community in our work as possible. It takes a village to raise a child, and what better village than Shotley?