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Your Child's Future Starts Here
At The Abbey Primary School, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and personally. Our commitment to high-quality education is rooted in fostering positive connections and developing both academic and character growth. We prioritise foundational skills in reading and mathematics while delivering an inspiring curriculum that builds knowledge and independence. Our core valuesaspire, wisdom, courage, respect, compassion, self-respect, justice, and responsibilityare embedded in daily school life, guiding pupils to become responsible citizens.We cultivate strong partnerships with parents and the community to ensure every child feels empowered and supported. With a focus on immersive, hands-on learning experiences, we prepare students for future educational stages while celebrating their individuality and achievements.
Services
Nursery Provision
Primary Education
SEND Support
Wrap-around Care
Parental Engagement
Highlights and features
- We provide a safe, nurturing environment for every child's development
- Our curriculum combines academic rigor with character-building values
- Dedicated team prioritises individualised learning and support
- Strong partnerships with parents and local community
- Specialist SENDCo and tailored support for diverse learning needs
Services
Nursery Provision
Our nursery offers a stimulating environment for children aged 3-5, focusing on foundational skills through play-based learning. Qualified practitioners deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, prioritising communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth. The programme prepares children for formal schooling while fostering confidence and independence.
Primary Education
We deliver the National Curriculum through engaging, child-centred approaches for children aged 5-11. Our experienced teachers create structured yet flexible learning environments that develop literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking. Cross-curricular projects and specialist subject teaching ensure comprehensive knowledge acquisition while maintaining individualised support for diverse learning needs.
SEND Support
Our dedicated SENCo provides tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. We implement individual education plans, collaborate with external specialists, and adapt teaching methods to ensure full curriculum access. Regular progress monitoring and parent consultations maintain consistent support strategies across school and home environments.
Wrap-around Care
We offer supervised before and after-school care from 7:30-8:30am and 3:15-6:00pm daily. Qualified staff facilitate structured activities and homework support in a safe environment. This service accommodates working families while providing children with additional social and educational opportunities beyond regular school hours.
Curriculum Enrichment
Our enrichment programme includes music, sports, and creative arts activities that complement academic learning. Partnerships with local organisations provide specialist instruction in areas like swimming and outdoor education. These opportunities develop physical skills, creativity, and teamwork while reinforcing classroom learning through practical experiences.
People
Emma Killick
Headteacher
Mrs Killick leads with over 15 years' experience in primary education, specialising in early years development. She champions inclusive learning environments and has implemented successful literacy initiatives across multiple schools.
Lucy Kelsall
Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Kelsall oversees curriculum development with expertise in mathematics education. She has led regional training programmes for teachers and developed assessment frameworks adopted by several local schools.
Natalie Jones
SENCo
As Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Mrs Jones has 12 years' experience supporting children with diverse learning requirements. She collaborates with external agencies to implement tailored education plans and staff training programmes.
Ruth Benjamin
Assistant Headteacher
Miss Benjamin manages pupil welfare and transition programmes. With a background in child psychology, she has developed school-wide initiatives promoting emotional resilience and positive behaviour strategies.
Helen Williams
CEO of INMAT
As CEO of Inspire Multi Academy Trust, Mrs Williams oversees strategic development across 14 schools. She has implemented trust-wide quality assurance systems and secured multiple educational grants for innovative teaching projects.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We accept children from age 3 in our nursery through to Year 6 (11 years old).
How do you support children with special educational needs?
Our dedicated SENCo provides individualised education plans, specialist resources, and regular parent consultations to support all learning requirements.
What after-school provisions are available?
We offer supervised care until 6:00pm daily with structured activities, homework support, and outdoor play opportunities.
How can parents get involved in school activities?
Parents can join our Friends Association, attend curriculum workshops, or volunteer for reading support and school events.
What is your approach to behaviour management?
We use positive reinforcement strategies aligned with our core values, focusing on developing self-regulation and mutual respect.
Reviews (2)
A. Md
Jan 24, 2018
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All 3 of my children attended this school, great start for all of them, fantastic school, fantastic teaching and ethics plus the school has improved even more since then. Keep up the good work Abbey Primary
Brian Howsam
May 28, 2017
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Both my Grandsons attend this school. Absolutely fantastic staff and the boys made great progress. Great range of opportunities.
