Welcome to Takeley Primary School

Learning, Achieving and Enjoying Together

Welcome to Takeley Primary School, where 352 children aged 5-11 learn, grow and thrive as part of Team Takeley.

We are a vibrant, nurturing school with a proud history stretching back to 1869. Today, we combine our rich heritage with an exciting vision for the future, creating a place where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to reach their full potential.

The Takeley Way

At Takeley, we do things differently. The Takeley Way is our unique approach to education – built on strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine commitment to knowing and nurturing every child.

We are Team Takeley – children, staff, families and our community working together to help every child flourish. Guided by our trust's vision of learning without limits, we believe that every child can achieve great things when they feel safe, supported and inspired.

Through our 'BE' values (Be a Ready Ranger, Be a Kindness Champion, Be a Respect Hero, Be a Safety Guardian and Be a Team Player), we create a culture where children grow into confident, caring and resilient young people ready to embrace their limitless potential.

Our trauma-informed approach means we truly understand each child's needs. We celebrate effort, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and ensure every child knows they belong. From our positive affirmations and growth mindset teaching to our exciting house system (Canfield, Priors, Hatfield and Flitch) and Positive Playtimes, everything we do helps children believe in themselves and achieve their best.

Visit Team Takeley

When you visit, you'll see engaged, enthusiastic children and staff who know every child well. You'll experience a school where learning is joyful, relationships are strong, and every child truly matters.

We'd love to welcome you to Team Takeley and show you The Takeley Way in action – where learning truly has no limits!

Claire Phillips

Headteacher