3 March 2026
Whitkirk Selected as Reception Lead School in National RISE Programme
Whitkirk Primary School has been selected as a Lead Reception School as part of the Department for Education's Rise Network.
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27 February 2026
Meet our new CEO, Mr Ian Tucker
We spoke to our new CEO, Ian Tucker, to find out more about his background and his vision for Red Kite Learning Trust.
30 January 2026
Reading for Pleasure at Whitkirk
A couple of years ago, we made a strong push on developing a love of reading across our school. Recently, we’ve noticed a slight dip in reading for pleasure, and we are working to relaunch this—together with our families.
19 January 2026
Parent Governor Vacancies
Whitkirk Primary School currently has three Parent Governor vacancies on our Local Governing Body.
15 January 2026
A Special Farewell Visit from Mr Sheriff
This week has been a bittersweet one at Whitkirk, as we welcomed Mr Sheriff back into school for his “last lap” before he officially leaves Red Kite Learning Trust at February half term.
15 September 2025
Whitkirk Primary School Celebrates the Official Opening of Its New Pre-School
Whitkirk Primary School is delighted to announce the official opening of its brand-new Pre-School – a purpose-built space designed to give children the very best start to their learning journey.
