Ashill V.C. Primary School 

 Welcome to our website

"For I know the plans I have for you," declared the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." 
(Jeremiah 29:11) 
 
Our vision, guided by our Christian ethos, is to create an inclusive school family where every child is nurtured to grow and thrive, be confident in showing their strengths and achieve their ambitions in the world.

We aim to acheive this through our values of:

Resilience, Kindness, Respect, Aspiration, Curiosity and Independence

(September 2022)
Dear Visitor

On behalf of the staff and governors of the school I would like to welcome you to Ashill VC Primary School's website.

Please take your time to view the various pages that will give you an insight into what being at Ashill VC Primary School is all about.

For more detailed information, you can download our prospectus using the link on this page.

We use this website as a means of keeping our parents and wider community informed of key events, dates and celebrations at our school, whilst also providing additional information about who we are and what we are aiming to achieve in our school.

However, if you would like to know or see more, or cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

Finally, if you would like to come and visit our school or have any queries, please contact Mrs Carol Butters, our secretary, via our contacts page. She will be happy to help or pass your query to the appropriate person.

Mr Steve Creasey  
Headteacher 

School Opening Hours


Breakfast Club:            8:00am to 8:45am


The school day:           8:45am to 3:15pm


After School Club:       3:15pm to 5:30pm



Ofsted Report

We're pleased to inform you that our report has been published.  Please find the links to our most recent Ofsted report, which took place in September 2023.

What's happening next week


Mon 30th June

Bumblebee Class P.E. today

Squirrel Class P.E. today

Cancelled - KS2 Afterschool Netball Club 3.15pm to 4.15pm



Tues 1st July

Hedgehog Class P.E. today

Badger Class P.E. today

Interhouse Cricket

Year 5 Northgate High School - Wizard of Oz

KS2 Afterschool Cricket Club 3.15pm to 4.15pm

KS2 Afterschool Gardening Club 3.15pm to 4.15pm



Wed 2nd July

Squirrel Class P.E. today



Thurs 3rd July

KS1 Maths Workshop 9am to 11am

KS2 Maths Workshop 1pm to 3pm

Hedgehog Class P.E today

KS2 Afterschool Football 3.15pm to 4.15pm



Fri 4th July

Badger Class (Year 6 only) - Swimming

Forest School for Bumblebee Class, Hedgehog Class and Badger Class


Sat 5th July

PTA Summer Fair/Car Boot 10am to 2pm

What's happening this week


Mon 7th July

Bumblebee Class P.E. today

Squirrel Class P.E. today

Afterschool Netball Club 3.15pm to 4.15pm



Tues 8th July

Hedgehog Class P.E. today

Badger Class P.E. today

KS2 Afterschool Cricket Club 3.15pm to 4.15pm

KS2 Afterschool Gardening Club 3.15pm to 4.15pm

Squirrel Curriculum Cafe 2pm - 3pm



Wed 9th July

Squirrel Class P.E. today

Dukes celebration - 2pm (Invitation only)

Dereham Neatherd High School Intake Evening 6.30pm



Thurs 10th July

Hedgehog Class P.E today

KS1 Maths Workshop 9am to 11am

KS2 Maths Workshop 1pm to 3pm

KS2 Afterschool Football 3.15pm to 4.15pm



Fri 11th July

Badger Class (Year 6 only) - Swimming

Forest School for Bumblebee Class, Acorns, Hedgehog Class and Badger Class

Ashill Fest - Badger class 5pm to 10am


2024-2025 Attendance


The Class with the highest attendance last week was:


 Hedgehog Class


with


98.9%


Overall attendance this year is:


96.8%



Notices and Letters

This page was last updated on 20th June 2025

23.06.2025  Year 5 - Northgate High School - Wizard of Oz

Please find below letter and consent for the trip to Northgate High School

Year 5 - Northgate High School

06.06.2025 Badger Class - Thorpe Woodlands - Final Letter

Please find below letter and consent forms for the Thorpe Woodlands Residential.

Badger Class - Thorpe Woodlands

21.05.2025 Squirrel Class - Bug Club

Please find below letter and consent slip regarding the afterschool Bug Club which starts after half term.

Squirrel Class - Bug Club

30.04.2025 Year 6 Leavers Hoodies

Please find below order form for the Year 6 Hoodies.

Year 6 Leaver Hoodies

29.04.2025 VE Day 80th Anniversary Picnic Lunch - Thursday 8th May

Please find below letter and booking form for the picnic lunch on Thursday 8th May 2025.  Booking forms need to be returned by 9am on Friday 2nd May.

VE Day Picnic Lunch

03.04.2025  NHS National Child Measurement Programme and Vision & Hearing Screening for Reception Class

Please find below letters regarding the NCMP and the Vision & Hearing Screening for Reception Class together with their data information sheet.

NHS NCMP and Vision & Hearing Screening - Bumblebee Class Data Information Sheet

01.04.2025 Badger Class - Swimming Lessons

Please find below letter and consent regarding the swimming lessons after the Easter Holidays.

Badger Class - Swimming

25.03.2025 Afterschool Cricket Club

Please find below letter and booking form regarding the afterschool Cricket Club which starts on Tuesday 29th April.  If your child is interested in joining this club, please complete and return the consent form as soon as possible.

Cricket Club

25.02.2025 Afterschool Gardening Club

Please find below letter regarding the afterschool gardening club which starts on Tuesday 11th March.  Please can slips be returned as soon as possible but no later than Monday 4th March.

Afterschool Gardening Club

11.02.2025 Afterschool Netball and Football Club

Please find below letters for the afterschool Football and Netball Clubs for your attention.

Football Club Netball Club

06.02.2025 Badger Class Residentials

Please find below letter regarding future residentials for Badger Class.

Badger Class Residentials

17.01.25 Identify and supporting young carers at Ashill Primary School

Please find letter below regarding young carers.

Young Carers Letter

24.09.2024 Badger Class residential at Thorpe Woodlands Adventure

Please find below letter regarding the residential for Badger Class.

Badger Class Residential

13.09.24 Reading Rewards Letter

Please find below letter regarding the reading rewards.

Reading Rewards Challenge Letter

11.09.24 Dukes Award Letter

Please find below letter regarding the Dukes Award scheme.  If your child would like to participate, please complete and return the slip at the bottom of the letter.

Dukes Award Letter

04.09.24 Regular School Attendance and Parent's Legal Responsibilities Letter

Please find below letter and poster regarding school attendance.

Attendance Letter Penalty Notice Poster Leaver of Absence Request

REMINDER - Eligible for Free School Meals?

We recognise that so many circumstances have changed since the pandemic and with the current cost of living challenges - it could be that families have had a change in income. As a result, we want to make you aware that at any time we can apply to see if you are eligible for Free School Meals.

 

As well as a ‘free meal’ each day it also supports families financially throughout their time in school (pupil premium), regardless of whether your circumstances then change. At present, at Ashill Primary, we provide subsidies for school trips, residential visits, breakfast club and also provide a significant subsidy towards school uniform, with the additional funding this brings into school. It also pays for additional adults in school, whether that be for pastoral or academic support.

 

If you feel you may be eligible, please speak to Mrs Butters and she will discuss how to apply. Alternatively, you can visit the link below:

Free School Meals

REMINDER - regarding two vulnerable children in our school

This is a gentle reminder that in our school we have two children with medical vulnerabilities and it's important that we make you aware of these.  Although this is relevant to all parents, it is particularly important to those in Hedgehog Class.


Firstly, please see the letter below regarding the viruses such as chicken pox, measles and shingles.  We have one pupil who is currently receiving treatment for cancer and therefore has a compromised immune system at present  Please read the 'viruses' letter, as it contains very important information. 


Secondly, we have a pupil with a severe allergy to nuts and we therefore took the decision two years ago to become a 'nut-free school'.  Please read the letter below to find out what is and isn't allowed regarding lunches and snacks in school.


We thank you for your cooperation and for keeping our children safe.

Viruses Nut-free school letter