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.

The School Day

Children are welcomed onto the playground from 8.30am when there will be a member of staff on duty to supervise them.  The classroom doors are opened at 8.40am for the children to go in to their classrooms to begin the day.  The registers are taken at 8.45am and the children’s learning begins.

The children have a 15 minute break during the morning and children in Foundation Stage and Key Stage One are provided with a piece of fruit as a snack as part of a government initiative.  Children in Key Stage Two may bring a piece of fruit to eat.

Lunchtime is from 12.00 – 1.00pm

The school days ends at 3.10 pm and parents are asked to wait in the playground where they will meet the children as they leave school.

8.40 am – 3.10 pm works out as 6.5 hours per day = 32.5 total hours.

Some children travel to and from school using the bus provided from the neighbouring village of Didmarton and information regarding this service is available from the Gloucestershire County Council website http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk