If you are interested in your child starting at Quainton please contact the office and Mr Vernon would love the opportunity to show you all we have to offer. office@quainton.bucks.sch.uk
Please note, due to the Red Extreme Heat Health Alert, that the school wil be closed on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Children can be picked up at 1pm tomorrow. Please read letter below.
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have been informed that a Red Extreme Weather Alert has been issued for our area from 01:00am on Wednesday 24 June 2026 until 11:00pm on Thursday 25 June 2026. In line with other local schools, Quainton Church of England School will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday for the safety of pupils, staff, and families.
Arrangements for Tomorrow (Tuesday 23rd June)
School will be open as normal in the morning.
Parents who wish to collect their children early may do so from 1:00pm.
However, the school will remain open until 3:00pm for those who need standard pick‑up arrangements, including the school bus, which will run as usual.
Trips and Events
- The Year 3 and 4 trip to Flag Fen has been postponed and is now expected to take place on Friday 10 July, subject to final confirmation.
- The Transition Games on Thursday will no longer go ahead as both Quainton and Waddesdon Secondary School will be closed.
Learning During Closure
We will be providing online learning through Purple Mash for all pupils on Wednesday and Thursday. Further information and guidance will follow shortly.
At present we expect to be fully open on Friday.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we respond to this exceptional weather situation. Our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of our children and staff.
Kind regards
James Vernon
Headteacher
Quainton Church of England School
‘You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others.’ Matthew 5:16
Welcome Message
I am delighted to welcome you to Quainton Church of England School, nestled peacefully in the rolling countryside of the Aylesbury Vale. We offer a safe learning environment, dedicated to achieving success for all who walk through our welcoming doors.
Above all else, Quainton Church of England School is a happy school with a friendly and positive atmosphere permeating throughout and, fantastically motivated children who want to give everything a go to succeed. We have a dedicated team of staff, all proud of our school and what it has achieved in recent times and, more importantly, what it can achieve in the future.
