Pupils love their school...

...they, along with their parents and carers, value the strong sense of community that exists

Teaching is thoughtful...

"...and designed to capture pupils’ imagination

Leaders, including governors...

...have a very clear understanding of the strengths of the school.

As a result of effective teaching...

...children achieve well in the early years and enjoy learning.

Pupils behaviour is impressive...

...they have a genuine love for learning and enjoy lessons.

Leaders have created an inclusive culture...

...where all pupils feel valued, safe and able to participate fully in school life.

Pupils achieve well...

...outcomes in the phonics screening check, multiplication tables check and end of key stage 2 national tests are all above national averages.

Staff are proud to work at the school...

...and share the same high ambition for all pupils.

The teaching of reading and phonics...

...is clear and well established from the early years onwards.

Apsemore Class

Apsemore are just beginning their school life – with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are taught by Miss Roberts, class teacher and DT subject leader, and Mrs Brisland, teaching assistant and ELSA. Apsemore also have weekly Forest School with Mrs Walker, and are also supported by Dawn, teaching assistant. The staff follow the children’s interests and facilitate learning experiences.  Apsemore love spending time inside and out, with a lovely free flow area where they can dig, build, play imaginatively and looking after nature. 

Parents are kept informed of the children’s learning via the online platform Tapestry which is filled with photographs of our busy learners, as well as lots of useful information for parents, such as the pronunciation of new phonemes and information about our topics and tough tray activities.