Welcome

I wish you a warm and proud welcome to our wonderful Cotswold school.

The Rissington School is a friendly and vibrant school set between two sites: the Victorian site at Great Rissington and the newer (2015) site at Upper Rissington.  Children from the Rissingtons and neighbouring villages attend our school from the ages of 3 to 11.  Although between two sites, our school is very much one; staff and children are together at every opportunity, be it through our Rissy Wraparound childcare club, extra-curricular clubs, trips and residentials, curriculum activities and enrichment opportunities.

Children learn in “Chipmunks”, a provision for pre-school children based at the Upper Rissington site, which welcomes children from the term after their third birthday.  From here, or elsewhere, children join our Reception year based at Upper Rissington.  We currently offer 30 places in our Reception year group and 45 places for children joining in Years 1 to 6.  During Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, children currently learn in mixed-aged classes.  Going forwards, each cohort will have a maximum number of 30 places for pupils.

 The school expects the best of everyone. Pupils rise to these high expectations. They work hard in lessons and take pride in their work.

Pupils at The Rissington School love learning.  Our school values of “Aspire”, “Belong” and “Challenge” are evident throughout our school and upheld by pupils and adults, who all have high expectations of themselves and one another.  Ofsted, in 2023, found...

Rissington is a friendly and welcoming school where everybody gets along. Pupils are kind and respectful. They showcase the school’s values of ‘aspire, belong and challenge’ in all they do.

This is safe school, where all children feel valued, supported and inspired.  We have high aspirations for our young people: we celebrate individuals’ success; recognise effort; and, we are committed to helping every child to achieve their goals, be it in maths or art, playing an instrument through whole-class instrumental lessons, in sport, in the Forest School area, during our extra-curricular offer or simply by having a go at something challenging.  We foster a positive mindset for all children and prioritise enabling all children to develop a love of learning, within the curriculum and beyond it.  We ensure that all children can access their learning and that provision is adapted to the needs of each child.

Staff take quick and effective action.

We pride ourselves not only on the high academic standards achieved by our children but also on their view of their school and their learning.  Children here are inquisitive, eager, helpful,  respectful and understanding of others.  They are proud of their school.  Ofsted reported that children develop resilience and independence and...

Pupils delight in celebrating their own and each other’s successes.

We welcome visits to the school for prospective pupils and parents.  Please contact the school office to arrange this.

Miss Lara Hudson

Head Teacher 

email: head@greatrissington.gloucs.sch.uk