OFFWELL CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL, Ramsden Lane, Offwell, Honiton, EX14 9SA
Website: www.offwell-primary.devon.sch.uk Email: admin@offwell-primary.devon.sch.uk
Tel. 01404 831417
Website: www.offwell-primary.devon.sch.uk Email: admin@offwell-primary.devon.sch.uk
Tel. 01404 831417
Welcome to Offwell School. Since 1840, through major conflicts and global pandemics, our school has been educating the children of Offwell, Honiton and the surrounding villages of Wilmington, Cotleigh, Northleigh and beyond. We uphold a strong tradition of providing a high quality education, with care for each child, in a tranquil, rural location.
Offwell School is easily accessible from Honiton and surrounding villages - being just 2.7miles (6 minutes) up the A35 from Honiton - yet we are in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We nestle in the heart of Offwell village, near the Village Hall, opposite St Mary’s Church and at the top of the quiet country lane which leads to Offwell Woods.
We are uniquely fortunate to have such close links within our local community with our proximity to all Offwell Village has to offer. Being only 10 minutes’ walk from Offwell Woods means regular Welly Walks and access to either of the two well-equipped log cabins, provided by The Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust and the Forestry Commission, which we use for outdoor lessons and wildlife observations, with the run of the woods, fields, streams and ponds for our studies. Using our trained staff, we engage in a range of activities from den building, fire-lighting and pond-dipping, as well as orienteering and conservation.
Offwell School is easily accessible from Honiton and surrounding villages - being just 2.7miles (6 minutes) up the A35 from Honiton - yet we are in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We nestle in the heart of Offwell village, near the Village Hall, opposite St Mary’s Church and at the top of the quiet country lane which leads to Offwell Woods.
We are uniquely fortunate to have such close links within our local community with our proximity to all Offwell Village has to offer. Being only 10 minutes’ walk from Offwell Woods means regular Welly Walks and access to either of the two well-equipped log cabins, provided by The Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust and the Forestry Commission, which we use for outdoor lessons and wildlife observations, with the run of the woods, fields, streams and ponds for our studies. Using our trained staff, we engage in a range of activities from den building, fire-lighting and pond-dipping, as well as orienteering and conservation.
Offwell School, despite its long history, continues to evolve. We are outward looking, creative, inclusive, and have high aspirations for our children. From the original classroom, with its elegant, barrel-vaulted ceiling and wonderful gothic, arched doorways, we have grown into four classrooms, in three buildings. These are linked by landscaped playground areas, all of which have individual characters. Tucked away, facing out to fields behind the school, we have our own meadow and ever popular trim trail.
Obviously, a school with such a long history has had to skilfully adapt to the many changes encountered over 180 years, yet we have remained, unusually, that rare thing: a stand-alone school, with our own Headteacher. This means we can be responsive to the needs of our families, the curriculum and our vision. Over the last year we have become skilled at using our online learning platform (Google Classroom) to provide an excellent combination of face to face contact, through assemblies for the whole school, live and video lessons for each class and small groups, as well as being able to link to the world, with live links to zoos and parliament, for example. We continue to differentiate the work and support we provide for all children, challenging and supporting as required for each child.
Obviously, a school with such a long history has had to skilfully adapt to the many changes encountered over 180 years, yet we have remained, unusually, that rare thing: a stand-alone school, with our own Headteacher. This means we can be responsive to the needs of our families, the curriculum and our vision. Over the last year we have become skilled at using our online learning platform (Google Classroom) to provide an excellent combination of face to face contact, through assemblies for the whole school, live and video lessons for each class and small groups, as well as being able to link to the world, with live links to zoos and parliament, for example. We continue to differentiate the work and support we provide for all children, challenging and supporting as required for each child.
Offwell School is more than the sum of its parts, but it has four main strengths:
We want to show off our school, a challenging proposition at the moment, so we are grateful for this opportunity to remind our local population of one of the best kept secrets in East Devon: Offwell School. We are proudly continuing the tradition of education started by Bishop Copleston so long ago, but we are most excited about the future of our school. Keep an eye on our website for up to date information and feel free to ring the school and have a chat about any spaces we have; you are guaranteed a warm welcome, even on the chilliest Spring day!
We would love to hear from you so please feel free to contact Mrs Legg to find out more.
March 2021
- Our children. The children at Offwell School are caring, resourceful, humorous, confident individuals, who know they are valued and love learning.
- Our families. Parents and carers have been incredibly supportive, providing that safe, nurturing environment which enables us to achieve our vision for every child to Be Well; Learn Well and Live Well.
- Village community. We are well supported by the village community in Offwell and we are grateful for their warmth, support, suggestions and consideration.
- Our staff. We are led by an inspirational head teacher, Mrs Lorna Legg, who provides a clear path for us to follow combined with kindness and humour. Mrs Legg is hugely proud of the staff she leads, all of whom are experienced and committed to providing a first class education for each and every child in the school.
We want to show off our school, a challenging proposition at the moment, so we are grateful for this opportunity to remind our local population of one of the best kept secrets in East Devon: Offwell School. We are proudly continuing the tradition of education started by Bishop Copleston so long ago, but we are most excited about the future of our school. Keep an eye on our website for up to date information and feel free to ring the school and have a chat about any spaces we have; you are guaranteed a warm welcome, even on the chilliest Spring day!
We would love to hear from you so please feel free to contact Mrs Legg to find out more.
March 2021
