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Welcome from the Head Teacher

At St William of York Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that we provide a safe, nurturing, positive and inclusive experience for our children, parents and staff.

We aim for excellence in all that we do and encourage our pupils to achieve their full potential. We work in partnership with parents to celebrate the uniqueness of every child and embrace the individual gifts and talents of all of those in our school community. We are an inclusive school and we welcome families of all faiths, or no faith at all.

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  • 3rd June 2026

    And just like that, in the blink of an eye, our time at PGL Windmill Hill, Sussex has come to an end. A huge thank you to all the fantastic PGL staff for the enthusiasm, energy and care they showed our children throughout the week. We would also like to thank our own SWOY staff, who have supported the children every step of the way - from activities and mealtimes to bedtime routines and everything in between. Many of our staff have been on countless school journeys over the years, and while the exciting activities always create lasting memories, one thing remains true time and time again: what children treasure most is simply being together. Whether it's sharing laughs during free time, chatting late into the evening in their rooms, or making memories with old friends and new, these are often the moments that stay with them long after the trip has ended. Every year, we receive wonderful compliments from activity centre staff about the behaviour, manners and positive attitudes of our children, and this year has been no exception. We leave feeling incredibly proud of them all. Thank you for following along with our adventure. There are plenty more photos and videos to come over the next few days! #SWOY #Stwilliamofyork #catholicprimaryschool #SE23 #Lewisham #Foresthill #schooljourney

  • 2nd June 2026

    Another great day here on our school journey! More photos will be shared over the next few days on the school Instagram page, so keep your eyes peeled. For now, here are a few snapshots of the children enjoying some free time and games together this evening. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow! #SWOY #Stwilliamofyork #SE23 #Lewisham #Foresthill #catholicprimaryschool #schooljourney

  • 1st June 2026

    A fantastic first day for Year 5 and Year 6 at @pgl.windmillhill! From archery and team-building games to rock climbing, the giant swing, and marshmallows around the campfire, it's been a day full of fun, adventure, and teamwork. Now it's time for a well-deserved night's sleep before another exciting day tomorrow! #SWOY #Stwilliamofyork #SE23 #Lewisham #foresthill #schooljourney

  • 15th May 2026

    A massive congratulations to our Year 6 students for officially crossing the SATs finish line yesterday! Now the hard work is over, it's time to breathe, relax, and make some amazing memories during the rest of your final term with us. Go and celebrate this weekened - you've absolutely earned it! #SWOY #Stwilliamofyork #Catholicprimaryschool #Selondon #Lewisham #Foresthill #SE23 #education

  • 8th May 2026

    Year 3 had a fantastic time on their trip to @dulwichgallery As always, a huge thank you to all of the parent helpers for joining them! #SWOY #Stwilliamofyork #Catholicprimaryschool #Selondon #Lewisham #Foresthill #SE23 #education #dulwichpicturegallery #art

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"There are wonderful benefits of a small school. Everything is more personal. Parents and children are greeted daily and everyone knows everyone’s name. The school is a friendly and caring environment for the children to learn in. Parents feel confident that their children are happy and we feel that we can take concerns to the teacher directly."

 

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Join our vibrant Nursery community. We offer full-time and part-time spaces, for children aged 3+ years.

Come and see our wonderful learning environment for yourself. Spaces are filling up for September — don’t miss out!

https://www.swoy.lewisham.sch.uk/key-information/admissions/nursery-admissions/parent-tour-booking-nursery.