About Us

Welcome to St Paul’s CofE Primary School & Nursery

Welcome to St Paul’s CofE Primary School & Nursery, a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of the Tongham community.

At St Paul’s, we believe that every child deserves the very best opportunities, experiences and education. Our dedicated staff team works tirelessly to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Our vision, ‘Learning in God’s Love’, is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our Christian values of Courage, Compassion and Community, we provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe, develop confidence and are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

A Growing and Ambitious School

St Paul’s is an exciting and growing primary school, offering education from Nursery through to Key Stage 2. Following our expansion into junior education in September 2025, we are adding a new year group each year until we reach Year 6.

Our vibrant Nursery provides children with a strong start to their education, while our ambitious, carefully sequenced and experience-rich curriculum builds knowledge, develops essential skills and inspires a lifelong love of learning.

We believe that education should extend beyond the classroom. Through educational visits, residential experiences, outdoor learning, sport, music, enrichment opportunities and strong community partnerships, we work hard to ensure that every child experiences opportunities that broaden their horizons and raise their aspirations.

Inclusion at the Heart of Everything We Do

Inclusion is central to who we are. We recognise that every child is unique and that some children need a different approach to help them succeed.

In September 2026, we formally opened our Special Educational Needs (SEN) Unit, providing specialist provision for children with autism across the primary age range.

Our SEN Unit comprises Evergreen 1 and Evergreen 2, offering nurturing, carefully adapted learning environments with personalised teaching and opportunities for children to participate in wider school life.

Across the school, we provide a range of additional support, including targeted academic interventions, emotional wellbeing provision and personalised approaches to learning. We work closely with families and specialist professionals to remove barriers and ensure that every child receives the support they need.

We are proud of our inclusive approach and our determination to find ways for every child to belong, participate and succeed.

A School at the Heart of Its Community

Relationships are fundamental to life at St Paul’s. We place great importance on knowing our children and families well, building positive relationships and creating a genuine sense of belonging.

Our three school rules — Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Kind — help establish a calm, caring and respectful environment where children can learn and thrive.

We work closely with parents, carers, our local church and the wider community to enrich children’s experiences and strengthen the support available to our families.

Above all, we are a school that cares deeply about its children. We have high expectations, celebrate individuality and are committed to going above and beyond to give every child the opportunities they deserve.

We warmly invite you to discover what makes St Paul’s such a special place to learn, grow and belong.