Padstow School & Nursery

23/07/2026

🎉 A huge well done to all of our award winners for “Most Progress” this half term and congratulations to our raffle ticket winners! 👏

Thank you to all of our pupils, families, staff and community for making this such a fantastic year. We are incredibly proud of everything that has been achieved and the memories we have made together.

We hope everyone has a safe, happy and well-deserved summer holidays! ☀️

We look forward to welcoming you all back in September for another exciting year ahead!

23/07/2026

What a year. Good bye and good luck to our year 6 pupils.

22/07/2026

📢 Don't Forget to Apply for Your 30 Hours Childcare Funding! 📢

If your child is currently in our nursery or is due to start nursery, please remember to apply for your 30-hour childcare code by 31 August to ensure funding is in place for the upcoming term.

✅ Check your eligibility
✅ Apply online
✅ Receive your childcare code before the deadline

Use the link here:
🔗 https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-support/working-families/how-to-apply/

Please make sure you apply (or reconfirm your existing code if required) by 31 August to avoid any delays to your funding.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office and we'll be happy to help. 😊

Contact your preferred provider It’s a good idea to contact your preferred childcare provider as early as possible to secure your place. If you’re not sure, you can enter your postcode on GOV.UK to help find childcare providers in your area....

20/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual ‘Lollies on the Lawn’ community thank you event! We hope you enjoyed the ice lollies, games, and fun experiences. We love celebrating another fantastic year together and showing our appreciation for the incredible support of our school community. 👮‍♀️ 🚌 🍦

19/07/2026

A huge well done to everyone who received a certificate for demonstrating our school values this week. Congratulations also to the two children who were awarded a Head of School Certificate for going above and beyond to show "We are brave" and "We are kind" this week.
Finally, well done to Prideaux House for earning the most house points on Sports Day and proudly raising the Sports Day Trophy in assembly! 🏆🎉

18/07/2026

🎺 Oystercatcher Class Brass Concert 🎺
We are incredibly proud of our amazing Oystercatcher Class following their wonderful brass concert.
The children have worked so hard throughout the term, and it was fantastic to have the opportunity to share everything they have learned with family and friends. Their performance showcased not only their developing musical skills, but also their bravery, resilience, and determination as they performed with confidence in front of an audience.
A huge well done to every member of Oystercatcher Class—you were fantastic! 🌟
Thank you to everyone who came along to support us. Your encouragement and enthusiasm made the afternoon even more special.

17/07/2026

It was wonderful to welcome so many families into school to celebrate the children's amazing learning from the summer term. They were so proud to share their work with their families, each other and staff, enjoying the opportunity to celebrate together. Thank you to everyone who joined us - we're incredibly proud of all our children and their fantastic achievements! 🌟

17/07/2026

Our year 6 leavers had an unforgettable experience with Padstow Sealife Safari yesterday evening. Spotting dolphins and other wildlife.
It was finished off with a fantastic chippy tea from Fryer Tucks in St Merryn.

15/07/2026

After lots of people asking…. Here it is - our staff inflatable sports day race!
We hope it made everyone smile 😊!

15/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Sports Day yesterday. It was wonderful to welcome so many families and members of our community. Our children were fantastic, showing resilience, determination and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. We are incredibly proud of every child and grateful for the support that made the event so special. 🌟🏅😊