Our Ethos

Preparing our pupils for academic success and happy lives now and in the future is very important to us. 

In work and in play, our pupils will be taught the importance of traditional values: good manners and behaviour, enthusiasm, enjoyment of life and recognising right from wrong.  

From maths and science to English and the performing arts, we will engage pupils fully in the fun and adventure of learning:

• Our aim is for every pupil to be able to read well by the age of 7.  We will be one of the first primary schools to offer an hour-long reading lesson every day.  Pupils will also be encouraged to borrow books from our well-stocked library.
• Our teachers will combine the traditional with the modern to help pupils grasp the basics of maths. There will also be plenty of opportunities for pupils to put into practice what they have been learning in the classroom.
• We will also have visiting Harris Secondary Academy teachers who are experts in subjects such as history, music, French and Spanish. These lessons will mean our pupils can hit the ground running when they start secondary school at age 11.

 

Class sizes will be kept as small as possible, and we will act quickly whenever a child needs extra help – including through one-to-one coaching.

There will also be a Breakfast Club and After-School Club, both of which will be brimming with music clubs, dance clubs, drama clubs, writing clubs and sports activities.  

Across all that we do, good behaviour and smart appearance will be expected of every child.  Pupils will win points and prizes for behaving sensibly in lessons, being helpful and kind, making an effort with their schoolwork, and for good attendance and punctuality.