Welcome to Derwentwater Primary School
Welcome to Derwentwater Primary School where we have been educating generations of families in Acton since 1905.
Whilst we retain a strong sense of tradition and history, we are forward thinking and innovative in our approach to educating and nurturing the young children of our local community.
Venessa Nicholas | Headteacher
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Our Vision
Together, we inspire our pupils to achieve and thrive. We nurture ambition, develop character and build solid foundations for a successful future.
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Our Values
AmbitionWe inspire pupils to dream big, aim high and embrace challenges with confidence.
UnityOur children, staff, families, governors and the local community work together to ensure every individual achieves academically, socially and emotionally.
CharacterWe develop a child’s character by equipping them with the necessary skills and values to become model citizens who thrive during primary school and beyond.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Sunflower Growing Competition. We have seen some incredible green fingers at work, but after much measuring and deliberation, we are thrilled to announce our winners!
Here are the champions of the garden:
🏆 First Place: Tallest Sunflower Stalk
*Winner:* Jack (1 Sapphire)
An absolute giant of a plant—phenomenal growing, Jack!
🏆 First Place: Largest Flower Head
*Winner:* Dihein (1 Sapphire)
An incredible, massive bloom that caught everyone's eye!*
🌟 Runner's Up Prize: "Small but Mighty"
*Winner:* Ibrahim (6 Mercury) For growing an absolutely beautiful, perfectly formed yet small flower!
🎟️ The Prizes
All of our brilliant winners listed above will receive a **£5 National Book Token voucher**.
Congratulations to Jack, Dihein, and Ibrahim! Keep an eye out for your prizes, and a massive well done to everyone who took part and brightened up our community with their amazing sunflowers. 🌻🎉 4 Likes
Thanks to our parents and staff, who worked together to make it such a successful event!
The children and families had a blast!
Every penny raised goes to our pupils - £700 per year group for trips, playground equipment, the Global Garden's new outdoor classroom and so much more!) 17 Likes
50 schools entered, we came 2nd! We lost by 5 points only.
So close!
Well done Team Derwentwater! 10 Likes
We love our staff! 38 Likes
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