“Pupils love the ‘work’ they do outdoors, and lessons in the woods or out in the open are significant contributory factors which help pupils to develop highly positive attitudes to school and to display such joy and enthusiasm for all they undertake in school”

ISA Inspectorate

It’s not every day you have the chance to feed and clean alpacas, but you do at Copthill, ours are called Kieran, and Nathan.
Then there’s our pygmy goats, who are firm favourites as are the miniature pigs, sheep and dogs. Looking after the chickens (too many to name) is a highly prized job, the real perk being to collect and sell the eggs.

Pupils from all year groups help to look after our animals and Year 6 pupils are responsible for looking after the fish and walking the school dogs, Harley, Piper and Koda.
These daily opportunities are all part of growing up and give pupils the chance to take responsibility and to provide reliable help.

On the Farm

ISA Inspectorate