Wilstead Lower School

Introduction

Wilstead Lower School logo

Wilstead Lower is a vibrant, fun, and friendly school with huge playing fields, two playgrounds and big, bright, colourful classrooms. We sit very happily in the lively and well-provided-for village of Wilstead.

Contact details

Mrs Janine Cox, Headteacher

Address:

Wilstead Lower School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3BX

Telephone: 01234 302303

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Parent support assistant

Barbara Szczepanski

Telephone: 07540501117

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Childcare

• Wilstead pre-school is based on the school site. Breakfast and After-School clubs for Wilstead School pupils open at 8am and end at 6pm.

• Holiday care is also available.

Pre-school Manager - Mrs T Pollard: 01234 742541

Parenting support

• Mrs Barbara Szczepanski is our Parent Support Assisstant. She is available in school on Tuesday mornings.

• Wilstead Pre-school offers quality childcare (see above).

• Mothers and toddlers groups are held on Wednesdays, 1.45 - 3.30 in the Evangelical Church hall and on Fridays, 9.45 - 11.45, in the Methodist church hall.

Enquiries: Stephen Hoath (Chairperson) 304288

Lessons+

• Netball club is held weekly during the summer months and is free to pupils.

• French club is held weekly at a cost of £33 per term.

• Football and guitar clubs are held at lunchtimes.

• After-school clubs for street-dance, aerobics and golf cost approx 50p per session.

• Other interests for children include Wilstead Harriers FC, Brownies, Cubs, Karate and ballet.

Holiday activities

Premier Sport runs a range of holiday activities for Wilstead
school pupils (tel: 08712 309455)

Something for everyone

Next door to Wilstead Lower School is the Village Hall, a hive of activity throughout the year. It is also the base for the local drama group "The Wilstead Players" and the W.I. (tel: 01234 740935)

Other groups can be found on the Wilstead Community website including: P3 footpath group, flower and produce association, allotments, various church groups, and Bowls club.

Location

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Children running on the school playing field
The school building
The children at Wilstead Lower School were involved in the Pilgrim Project at the Bedford Corn Exchange this March

Pilgrim Project 2010