Our School

We are a one and a half form entry school which means that we have one and a half classes (45 children) per year group.  Currently, there are 12 classes and 8 year groups in total ranging from Nursery, Reception, Year 1 through to Year 6.

In accordance with the National Curriculum, the school is divided into 3 main stages: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2):

Three of our classes are of mixed-age year groups: Dragonflies (Reception & Year 1), Badgers (Year 3 & 4) and Kingfishers (Yea 5 & 6). Children moving from Reception to Year 1 receive an Early Years based provision working on Early Learning Goals transitioning onto the National Curriculum for Year 1. Our Year 2 cohort are split into two smaller classes to enable teachers to support the children with gaps in their learning.

All children are taught according to their needs and age, irrespective of whether they are in a mixed-age or single-age class.  Research evidence by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) suggests that setting by class does not on average have a positive impact. Therefore, generally, we do not set by ability as setting and streaming are not effective ways to raise attainment for most pupils. We offer a range of interventions for children who need a little extra support with their learning and when children reach Year 6, some children working at greater depth in maths and English receive separate lessons to ensure they reach their full potential. Equally, children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) participate in interventions designed to support progress on their Care Plans to ensure their needs are being met.

Our facilities include:

Outdoor Environment

• ​​New 2021! Dedicated garden for Nursery children
• Hard-surface playground with netball court and playground game markings
• All-weather play and sports lawn
• Large grassed field
• New 2020! Further developed EYFS outdoor area with new water play, mud kitchen and ‘roadway’ areas
• New 2020! Dedicated Forest School trail which includes a willow dome, firepit, storytelling area and a raised woodland hut
• All-weather climbing and adventure trail
• Outdoor learning pavilion
• Traditional garden and picnic area with artificial grass for play, quiet time and reflection
• Sensory garden
• Allotment with raised vegetable beds where the children are currently growing vegetables and the flowers for our hanging baskets

Main School Building 

• ​New 2021! Expanded lobby and reception area
• Main entrance and reception
• ​School Office
• Headteacher’s & Assistant Headteacher’s Offices
• School Business Manager’s Office
• Medical room & disabled toilet facilities
• Hall
• Library
• Staffroom
• 5 classrooms (EYFS and KS1)
• Intervention areas x2

The Pelly Building

• ​​10 classrooms: ​
  • ​Ground floor: New 2021! Music Room and Lower Key Stage 2 classes (Otters, Badgers and Foxes)
  • First Floor: Upper Key Stage 2 classes (Wolves, Kingfishers and Eagles), Intervention Room and Deputy Head’s Office
  • Second Floor: Art Studio, New 2021! Updated Computer Suite, Kitchenette for cookery and Wellbeing Room

Nursery unit

• the nursery is housed in a separate building accessed via its own gate at the front of the school
• the building is open plan with several ‘rooms’ created through the use of dividing walls and furniture
• Nursery children are currently using the ‘Nest’ garden area for outdoor education

The Nest (separate building – formerly ‘caretaker’s’ accommodation)

• ​Counselling and Art therapy room
• Garden
• Kitchen
• Sensory Room
• SENDCo Office & Meeting room
• Learning Mentor/Family Support Worker Office