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Open Days 2026
Although our Open Days have now passed, you can arrange an individual tour by contacting us on 01453 883132, or admin@chalfordhill.gloucs.sch.uk.
Artsmark Silver Award for Chalford Hill School
We are delighted that we have achieved a silver Artsmark award from Arts Council England. This prestigious award was given in recognition of our school's exceptional commitment to creativity. We were praised especially for our links with local artists and organisations, our support for staff in arts training and for our emphasis on diversity and creative approaches throughout the curriculum. Congratulations!
Pirates of the Curry Bean
Our children in y5 and y6 put on an incredible show this week which was the talk of Chalford! Everyone involved pulled out all the stops to make this a vintage performance. Very well done to our y6 children, who stepped into their character’s shoes confidentially, and our y5 children, who sang beautifully and provided the rats and monkeys! We are so proud of the children who have worked so hard to make this a show to remember.
July 2026
Sports Day
A great success, thank you to everyone involved, especially Mr Simon Crampton, who organised the day, and our y6 children, who did an amazing job of supporting their teams throughout the course of the morning’s events.
June 2026
Rail Safe Friendly Award
Hares' Viney Hill Residential
On the week of 23rd March 2026, Year 6 went on their amazing residential trip to Viney Hill outdoor adventure centre in the Forest of Dean. During the week we undertook a range of exciting outdoor activities including: rock climbing, raft building, indoor caving, crate stack, ‘all aboard’, ‘quick jump’ and many more. We stayed for three nights in rooms in the old house. The rooms were really comfortable and it was great to have a sleep-over with our mates – three times in a row (although we were all struggling with lack of sleep by Friday!)
The food was delicious (bacon sandwiches and syrup pancakes for breakfast!) and the instructors were all really fun.
Some of the activities really challenged us but we all proved to ourselves that we could overcome our fears – and that felt amazing. We were all pleased to see our parents again on Friday but it was an experience that we will never forget. Next year’s Year 6 will absolutely love it too!!
March 2026
"Hoodwinked"
Our Year 3 and Year 4 children put on a splendid show this week and entertained the other classes and their parents with wonderful singing and acting.
March 2026
House Captain Easter Egg Hunt
Comic Relief
The children enjoyed dressing in their own clothes to raise money for Comic Relief.
March 2026
World Book Day
We had a wonderful day celebrating World Book Day in school. We started the day with an assembly showcasing the amazing book lanterns and peg dolls the children have created at home. They then all enjoyed their 'Books at Breakfast'; listening to a story whilst eating a pastry with a glass of milk. Throughout the day, classes have been taking part in a special World Book Day Treasure Hunt, the aim of this being to reveal a secret message in order to win the class a book prize. The enthusiasm and joy we have seen is exactly what World Book Day is about.
Many thanks to all families for helping to make this such a success. Thanks also to the PTA for funding the breakfast goodies.
March 2026
Spring is here!
We are delighted that our school pond is looking really healthy at the moment, and the ecosystem seems to be thriving. Excitingly, we have spotted frogspawn and lots of newts in there this week!
Bethlehem Bake-Off
Huge thanks to everyone involved in the ‘Nativity Bake-Off’. The children were incredible (especially considering it’s almost the end of a long term) and we are so proud of every one of them. Thank you to our wonderful staff who made this happen during a slightly more stressful term than normal (!) and to all the parents who helped with costumes and came to support their children.
December 2025
Hares on Radio!
We're very excited that some of our Hares class will be featured on BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s Breakfast Show advent calendar on Friday 12th December.
The show is on between 6am and 10am, or on BBC Sounds if you miss it.
Diversity Presentation
Our recent Parent Forum for December focused on diversity. Click here to view the presentation which was given.
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Diversity presentation for parents Dec 25 | [pdf 1021KB] |
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Squirrels' Tabletop Sale in aid of Shelter
Congratulations to our Year 2 Squirrels class, who have raised an impressive total of £112.40 for Shelter at their tabletop sale last week. We are all especially impressed by Mae, who came up with the idea of the sale herself. After meeting some homeless people, she was determined to find a way to help them. Her actions embody our school values, especially empowerment and respect.
Thanks too to the Y2 team for helping her to make the sale a reality, to the children and parents who helped out at the sale (despite the deluge of rain!), and those who came along in support.
Walking Bus
The walking bus will recommence from Monday 22nd September. We're so grateful to all of our volunteers who have offered to help with this, as it makes such a difference to the traffic around our site and helps out parents and families too.
Library Mural - Click to watch how Katherine created our new mural
Katherine, mum of Alice and Robin, has created a beautiful mural for our library. After creating a range of scenes she has incorporated our childrens' drawings of their favourite book characters, which has given the children a sense of empowerment through shaping their own learning environment. The mural marks the final stage of our transformative library renovations this year and we're delighted how it's turned out - creating an inspirational space imbued with the joy of reading.
You can find out more about Katherine's mural work on her website: https://www.katandowen.co.uk/
July 2025
Philosophy for Children Silver Award
We are very proud to have received the Philosophy for Children's Silver Award, in recognition of the excellence in P4C teaching here. Find out more by reading the attached award criteria.
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Sapere Silver Award Criteria | [pdf 820KB] |
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Chalford Hill Primary School celebrates 150th Anniversary
Staff and pupils, past and present, took a step back in time to mark 150 years of learning and community at Chalford Hill Primary School.
Passers-by in Chalford Hill on Friday 14th June, may have been surprised to see a Victorian headmaster, complete with bowler hat and frock coat, standing smartly outside the village primary school, welcoming children who were dressed from every era since the school first opened its doors in 1874.
The dressing up was all part of bringing the history of the school and its local community to life. Children were able to explore local artefacts, experience a Victorian-style classroom and hear what school life was like for their own teachers back in the 60s and 70s.
Staff and pupils were thrilled to welcome back more than 100 former pupils and staff for an Open Morning event, at which the school’s new mural depicting its rich history was formally unveiled. Former headteacher Jim Bocock presented each child with a book chronicling the school’s vital place in its community.
The life of the school is intertwined with our lives and the lives of those who have gone before us. From humble beginnings in 1874, with 100 children in one room, the school has grown into today’s version – 7 classes, almost 200 children, woods, lots of spaces to play in, and an outdoor classroom. We have everything we need to learn and to be happy.
On Wednesday 12th June, children moved around school in their house teams, working together to find out about the history of the school. Staff dressed up and taught the children about different periods of the school’s history, starting with how the school was formed, and finishing with life in school in the 70s and 80s!
On Friday, the school opened up its doors to former pupils and staff. School was inundated with visitors, all of whom were shown around by children. We have had numerous messages from visitors praising our tour guides and the welcome they received:
‘…it was the hidden curriculum of kindness, politeness and free thinking that impressed me.’
‘…the children we met were very polite and chatted in a friendly manner.’
150th Anniversary - History Day
On Wednesday 12th June, children moved around school in their house teams, working together to find out about the history of the school. Staff dressed up and taught the children about different periods of the school’s history, starting with how the school was formed, and finishing with life in school in the 70s and 80s!
Children were able to explore local artefacts, experience a Victorian-style classroom and hear what school life was like for their own teachers back in the 60s and 70s.
