Business Details
Welcome to Parkgate Primary School
Parkgate Primary School stands as a cornerstone of educational excellence within Coventry's diverse community. As part of The Futures Trust, we are committed to nurturing every child's potential through a tailored curriculum that removes barriers to learning. Our approach combines academic rigor with enriching extracurricular activities and robust pastoral care, ensuring holistic development. With a dedicated team of professionals, we foster partnerships with families to create a supportive environment where children thrive. Our OFSTED-rated 'Good' institution serves as a beacon of opportunity, preparing students for future success through innovative teaching methods and state-of-the-art digital resources.The school's specialist provision, The Key, demonstrates our commitment to inclusive education by supporting children with behavioral and emotional needs. Through consistent engagement with parents and the local community, we maintain transparency and accessibility, ensuring every family feels valued and informed about their child's educational journey.
Services
Early Years Foundation Stage
Curriculum Subjects
SEND Support
Digital Technology
Parental Engagement
Highlights and features
- We offer a tailored curriculum addressing individual learning needs
- Our specialist provision supports children with behavioral and emotional challenges
- We maintain strong pastoral care for holistic child development
- Part of The Futures Trust network ensuring educational excellence
- We provide digital technology integration for modern learning
Services
Early Years Foundation Stage
Our Early Years Foundation Stage provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3-5. We focus on developing fundamental skills through play-based learning while preparing children for formal education. The curriculum emphasizes communication, physical development, and social-emotional growth in line with national standards.
SEND Support
The school offers specialist support for children with Special Educational Needs through our dedicated provision 'The Key'. This Local Authority-funded program provides targeted interventions for children facing behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. Our experienced team works closely with families and external professionals to create personalized learning plans.
Digital Technology
Our 1:1 iPad scheme and digital technology program equip students with essential digital literacy skills. The curriculum integrates technology across subjects while teaching responsible online behavior. We provide home access to learning platforms, enabling continuous education and parent-teacher collaboration through digital channels.
Curriculum Subjects
We deliver a comprehensive curriculum covering English, mathematics, science, and foundation subjects for Key Stages 1 and 2. Our teaching approach combines traditional methods with innovative techniques to cater to diverse learning styles. The program includes regular assessments to monitor individual progress and achievement.
Parental Engagement
We actively involve parents through regular communication channels and digital platforms. Our ParentPay system facilitates seamless financial transactions while the mobile app provides instant access to school information. We host regular events to strengthen home-school partnerships and encourage family participation in children's learning journeys.
People
Zo Richards
Headteacher
Mrs Richards leads Parkgate Primary School with a commitment to inclusive education and academic excellence. She oversees strategic development while maintaining close engagement with students and families.
Ben Henley
Deputy Headteacher
Mr Henley supports school leadership with a focus on curriculum delivery and staff development. He works closely with teaching teams to maintain high educational standards across all year groups.
Questions
What curriculum does the school follow?
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, with tailored adaptations to meet individual learning needs.
Does the school support children with special needs?
Yes, we have a dedicated SEND provision called 'The Key' offering specialized support for children with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
What technology resources are available?
Our 1:1 iPad scheme provides digital devices for all students, complemented by online safety education and home access to learning platforms.
What are the school hours?
Our standard operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:45am to 3:15pm, totaling 32.5 hours per week.
Reviews (1)
Salma Parveen
May 30, 2018
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The chubby lady who shows children around on their first visit is patronising and speaks to you like a child, the head teacher NEVER comes out to meet or greet, or even say hello! They are not welcoming of children who have any disability!
