I am delighted to welcome you to the Tweeddale Primary School website.  We are a happy and nurturing school with a passion to unlock the potential in every child to ensure they progress, achieve and succeed. 

Our vision is summed up in four words: "High aspirations - broad horizons."  We have a clear set of values to drive forward our vision, which make up the word ASPIRE: Ambitious, Safe, Positive, Inclusive and Enthusiastic. 

I am honoured to lead a school with an outstanding team of dedicated staff who live out these values every single day. I hope we will be able to welcome you in person to our wonderful school soon, so you can see first hand everything that we have to offer.  

Jonathan Walters   BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQH, Headteacher

About us

Tweeddale is a thriving, well resourced two-form entry school, with a purpose-built wing for our Nursery and Reception classes.

Tweeddale Primary School is an academy in the Greenshaw Learning Trust – find out more about the Trust here: https://www.greenshawlearningtrust.org.uk/

Having a dedicated I.T. suite and two sets of Chromebooks equips our pupils for the digital world.
For more information on our curriculum, please click here or email Mr Dix on: 
office@tweeddaleprimary.sutton.sch.uk

Similarly, our partnership with Crystal Palace F.C. Sports Foundation and having our own heated swimming pool offers a variety of sporting opportunities for our children.

A dedicated team of teachers and learning support staff provide our pupils with a wide range of educational experiences.

"Pupils are safe and cared for and the school is at the heart of the local community. Pupils are happy, enjoy their learning and are able to develop healthy relationships."

"There is strong leadership and management at Tweeddale Primary School and the collaboration between the school and Greenshaw Learning Trust was praised for ensuring effective governance, clear vision and support in safeguarding and behaviour management."

"The school has an ambitious and engaging curriculum designed to build pupils' knowledge and understanding from the early years onwards."

"A strong emphasis is placed on inclusivity, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language."

"Tweeddale Primary School is committed to fostering a culture of respect and positivity, evident through its ASPIRE values."

"There are clear routines and expectations of pupils' behaviour which result in learning taking place without disruption. During lessons, pupils are attentive and patient."

Ofsted July 2024

History

Tweeddale is located at the heart of the St. Helier Estate. It is named after Lady St. Helier who was a London County Councillor and Alderman – her special interest being the improvement of conditions for the poor. The estate was designed as a garden estate incorporating parks and open spaces, and public facilities. Tweeddale is built on land once owned by the Miller family who were nurserymen and market gardeners. They grew lavender, watercress and herbs.

In 2003, the infants and junior schools merged to become a primary school with nursery provision. The merged school has been based on the Tweeddale Road site since then and the infants school was demolished to make way for housing.