Business Details
Welcome to Valewood Primary School
Valewood Primary School is dedicated to nurturing young minds through a comprehensive educational framework rooted in core values of aspiration, love, understanding, enjoyment, and success. Our institution provides a structured curriculum spanning early years to key stage 2, supported by specialist staff in areas such as safeguarding, special educational needs, and pastoral care. We prioritise parental engagement through regular communication channels, termly newsletters, and accessible administrative support.Our commitment to child development extends beyond academics, offering extracurricular activities, online safety guidance, and community-focused initiatives. The school maintains transparent policies on admissions, data protection, and pupil welfare, aligned with statutory requirements and inspected standards. With a dedicated team of governors and staff, we strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically and personally.
Services
Reception Class
Year 1 Education
Year 2 Education
Year 3 Education
Year 4 Education
Year 5 Education
Year 6 Education
SEND Support
Safeguarding Services
Parental Engagement
Highlights and features
- We provide specialist support for special educational needs and disabilities
- Our curriculum includes structured pastoral care and online safety education
- We maintain transparent safeguarding policies and Ofsted-verified standards
- Our governors ensure accountability through regular policy reviews
- We offer accessible administrative support with multilingual communication options
What people say
Excellent safeguarding
Supportive staff
Structured curriculum
Services
Reception Class
Our Reception Class provides foundational learning for 4-5 year olds, following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. The programme focuses on play-based learning, social development, and basic literacy/numeracy skills. Specialist teachers create engaging environments to prepare children for key stage 1 education.
Year 1 Education
Year 1 education builds on early years foundations with structured teaching in core subjects. Our qualified staff deliver national curriculum content while maintaining focus on individual learning needs. Assessment frameworks track progress towards key stage 1 targets.
SEND Support
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support includes tailored learning plans, specialist resources, and multi-agency collaboration. Our SENDCo coordinates provision for children requiring additional support across all year groups.
Safeguarding Services
Comprehensive safeguarding measures include staff training, incident reporting systems, and partnership working with local authorities. Regular policy reviews ensure compliance with current child protection legislation and best practices.
Parental Engagement
We offer multiple engagement channels including termly newsletters, parent-teacher meetings, and direct administrative support. Our staff provide guidance on curriculum matters, attendance, and school procedures through various communication platforms.
People
Mrs. M. Castellain
Bursar
Managing school finances with over 15 years' experience in educational administration, ensuring efficient resource allocation and budget management.
Mrs. Kathryn Kearney
Office Manager
Leading administrative operations with expertise in school management systems and parent communication protocols.
Mrs. Claire Groom
Administrative Assistant
Providing frontline support with focus on pupil records management and daily operational coordination.
Mrs. Hannah O'Hara
SENDCo
Specialising in special educational needs provision with postgraduate qualifications in inclusive education practices.
Mr. Sam Hinde
Chair of Governors
Overseeing school governance with strategic leadership experience, ensuring compliance with educational standards and policies.
Questions
What age groups does Valewood Primary School cater for?
We provide education for children aged 4-11 years through Reception to Year 6 classes.
How does the school support children with special educational needs?
Our SENDCo provides specialist support, with individualised learning plans and regular progress monitoring.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We maintain Ofsted-verified safeguarding policies with dedicated staff training and incident reporting procedures.
How can parents stay informed about school activities?
We provide regular newsletters, termly updates, and direct communication through our administrative team.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer after-school clubs, pastoral support programmes, and community engagement initiatives throughout the academic year.
Reviews (1)
Janice Gotts
Jun 24, 2016
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My son loves it there and is thriving. Lovely staff and great Headteacher. He is learning so much, I cannot believe how much he has progressed in his first (reception) year. His reading and writing skills are wonderful. Although I also have to thank his Dad for reading with him every night without fail. Well done everyone!
