Christow Community Primary School

Christow Community Primary School has a vacancy for a Wraparound Care Leader. Follow the link for more information and details on how to apply:

Wraparound Care Leader - Christow Primary School, Exeter, Devon Closing date: Midday, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

Christow Community Primary School has a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant/Meal Time Assistant. Follow the link for more information and details on how to apply:

Teaching Assistant / Meal Time Assistant - Christow Primary School, Exeter, Devon Closing date: Midday, Tue 23rd Jun, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

Christow Primary School Celebrates Outstanding Fundraising Success at Colour Run Event
Christow Primary School is celebrating the outstanding success of its recent Colour Run event, which brought together pupils, staff, families and members of the local community for a vibrant day of fun and fundraising.
The exciting event, organised by the school’s pupil-led school council with support from the PTFA, raised an impressive £3,770.20, with additional contributions still expected through Gift Aid.
A Colour Run is a non-competitive event where participants walk, jog or run around a course while being showered with brightly coloured powder along the route. Designed to focus on participation, enjoyment and inclusivity, the event concluded with a celebratory colour throw, creating a memorable experience for everyone involved.
Demonstrating their compassion and community spirit, members of the school council chose to donate £1,000 of the funds raised to Little Valley Animal Shelter to support its ongoing work caring for vulnerable animals in need.
The remaining funds will support the PTFA in providing enriching opportunities, activities and experiences for pupils across the school. Christow Primary School would like to thank everyone who took part, donated and supported the event.
Ms Amy Yeo, Headteacher at Christow Primary School said:
“We are incredibly proud of our pupils for organising such a joyful and successful event. The colour run truly captured the spirit of our school community, bringing everyone together while raising an amazing amount for both the school and a cause close to the children’s hearts. It was a fantastic example of teamwork, creativity and compassion in action.”
Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West said:
“This is a wonderful achievement by Christow Primary School. Events like this show the power of pupil leadership and community collaboration, while also supporting valuable local charities such as Little Valley Animal Shelter. The enthusiasm and generosity shown by everyone involved is truly inspiring.”

🎉 A very warm welcome to all our children and families who have received their school places today!

Whether you’re brand new to our school or already part of our preschool family, we are absolutely delighted that you’ll be joining us (or continuing your journey!) at Christow Primary School.

We can’t wait to get to know you all even better, build new friendships, and begin this exciting next chapter together. For our preschool children, it’s wonderful to see you taking the next step — and for our new starters, we’re so excited to welcome you into our caring and vibrant community.

We’ll be in touch very soon with more information to help you get ready.

Your adventure at Christow continues (or begins!) soon — and we’re ready to make it a happy, inspiring, and memorable one 🌟

Christow Primary Headteacher Recognised in National Teaching Awards
Amy Yeo, the headteacher at Christow Primary School has been awarded Bronze Winner status in the The Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School category of the Pearson Awards.
The awards, founded in 1998 by Lord Puttnam, celebrate excellence in education and highlight the vital role teachers and schools play in shaping future generations.
Under Amy’s leadership, Christow Primary School has achieved exceptional academic success while maintaining a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and community. The school was recently ranked as the fourth best primary school in the country by The Telegraph, reflecting its consistently high standards and outstanding outcomes.
In 2025, 100 percent of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with a high proportion reaching greater depth. Ofsted has also recognised the school’s success, noting that “pupils achieve exceptionally well” as a result of a highly ambitious curriculum.
Beyond academic results, the school has built a culture rooted in respect, inclusion and strong relationships. Feedback from parents, pupils and staff highlights a thriving and supportive environment, with one parent describing the school as a place that “goes above and beyond” and another noting that their children are “very happy and flourishing across the board.”
Amy’s leadership is characterised by trust, transparency and a clear moral purpose. She has developed a strong culture of professional development and collaboration, with staff reporting high levels of pride and enjoyment in their work. Her commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in her own professional learning, as well as the coaching culture embedded across the school.
Christow Primary School is also deeply connected to its local community, with strong partnerships and opportunities that enrich pupils’ experiences, from outdoor learning and sports programmes to wider community engagement.
Ms Amy Yeo, Headteacher at Christow Primary School said:
"This award is a reflection of the incredible staff, pupils and families who make Christow such a special place. We are a small school with a big heart, and I feel very privileged to work alongside a team that is so dedicated to ensuring every child thrives. I am particularly proud that we have been able to achieve such strong outcomes while staying true to our values of inclusion, care and community."
Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West said:
"Amy’s recognition at a national level is thoroughly deserved. She has created something truly exceptional at Christow Primary School, combining outstanding academic outcomes with a deeply nurturing and inclusive culture. Her leadership demonstrates what is possible when high expectations are matched with genuine care and strong relationships. We are incredibly proud to have her as part of Education South West."

Colour Run 2026
As the sun shone down on Christow, it was absolutely incredible to watch our amazing children push themselves as they ran/walked around the TVCH as many times as they could for charity. Cheered on by supportive family and community members, the laps kept rolling and many children racked up impressive distances of 6/7km plus! The ultimate aim for the event was to have fun and we are sure you will agree that this was certainly the case! The smiles and laughter will be remembered for years to come.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to so many people for their help throughout the Colour Run, from those that supported the event organisation and set up, through to volunteers on the day. Too many people to name but you know who you are! Once again, the event showcased just how mighty our small community is when it comes to putting on an event. The fundraising total currently exceeds £2200 and we look forward to sharing news of the final total soon. Huge, huge thanks to you all but mostly to your children for being simply brilliant!

On Tuesday afternoon, the Year 5 and 6 football team played an exciting match against a nearby primary school. Both teams began the game with lots of energy and determination. The first half was very competitive, with strong defending from both sides. Our team created a few good chances, but the opposition defended well and their goalkeeper made some great saves. Our goalkeeper was also kept busy and made an excellent power shot, travelling the length of the pitch! Because of the strong defending from both teams, the score remained 0–0 at half-time.
In the second half, the game became even more exciting. The opposition scored first after a quick attack and a well-placed shot into the net. However, we responded soon after and scored an equalising goal. Both teams continued to push for a win, but the match finished 1–1. Overall, it was a fair result and both teams showed great teamwork and effort.

Art Week 2026
Today we welcomed Artist Annabel Greenfield in to school to support children in creating their own illustrations based on the work of Quentin Blake. Together children have created a wonderful display to celebrate our 11 by 11 offer.

A special thank you to Mrs Burton for organising this inspiring event and to the PTFA and the Helen Foundation for funding this workshop. Also to the daisi [email protected] for their support in organising it. Home | Mysite has information about The Helen Foundation Charity.

We are excited to share that our Art week this year will be based upon the illustrations of Quentin Blake. Children will be learning more about his drawing style and will be producing their own ink and watercolour drawings to form a display in our KS2 corridor.

Artist Annabel Greenfield will be visiting school on Tuesday 10th March and will be showing us some of her own paintings. She will be supporting children in creating their own illustrations.
We would like to thank our PTFA and the Helen Foundation for funding this workshop, and daisi [email protected] for their support in organising it.
Home | Mysite has information about The Helen Foundation Charity.