wadham school
Crewkerne
Two of the schools which preceded Wadham, Crewkerne and Ilminster Grammar
Schools were Church of England schools and the school today has the same
designation. We are proud of this foundation and aim to make it meaningful for
today’s young people. Our values as a school are underpinned by Christian values
and are at the heart of the ethos we foster. Students attend assemblies twice
each week when the approach is broadly Christian in nature whilst respecting and
appreciating the beliefs of other faiths. There are occasions when the assembly
takes the form of an Act of Collective Worship. The school has close links with
the parishes in Crewkerne and Ilminster as well as surrounding villages and
values its links with other Churches and faith communities. The Church of
England nominates Foundation members of our Governing Body. As a school, we
observe the major Christian festivals and observe Christmas with both a
celebration in school and an evening Carol Service. The Diocese of Bath and
Wells, local churches, individual donations and grant-awarding bodies have
worked with the school to appoint a Chaplain who contributes to the spiritual
life of the school and provides pastoral support.
