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Welcome to Anderton Park
At Anderton Park, we are committed to fostering a joyful and inclusive educational environment where every child thrives. Our dedicated team of educators prioritises strong relationships, resilience, and curiosity, ensuring students develop a lifelong love for learning. With a focus on literacy, emotional well-being, and community collaboration, we empower children to become compassionate, knowledgeable, and confident individuals. Our safeguarding ethos ensures a safe and supportive space for all, while our innovative curriculum and extracurricular activities inspire creativity and critical thinking. As a Rights Respecting School, we uphold equality and respect for every member of our community.Our leadership team, including Headteacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson and experienced staff, brings decades of expertise to deliver high-quality education. We actively engage parents and families through initiatives like Breakfast Club, ParentPay, and regular communication. Recognised for excellence through awards and projects, we remain dedicated to continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Our schools values of determination and collaboration prepare children to confidently navigate the world. With transparent policies and accessible information, we ensure trust and accountability in all our operations.
Services
Primary Education
Safeguarding Programs
Parental Engagement
Literacy Development
SEND Support
Highlights and features
- We prioritise safeguarding with trained staff and a vigilant, child-centred approach.
- Our curriculum fosters literacy, creativity, and critical thinking through engaging methods.
- We actively involve parents in their childrens education through regular communication and events.
- As a Rights Respecting School, we uphold equality, respect, and inclusivity for all students.
- Our experienced leadership team, including Headteacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson, brings decades of expertise.
Services
Primary Education
We deliver a comprehensive primary education curriculum, focusing on core subjects like literacy and numeracy, alongside creative and physical learning. Our approach nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration, preparing children for future academic and personal success. With small class sizes and dedicated teachers, we ensure individualised support for every student.
Safeguarding Programs
Our safeguarding initiatives prioritise childrens safety and well-being through rigorous staff training, clear protocols, and proactive support. We address concerns promptly, collaborate with external agencies, and foster a culture of vigilance. All staff, including designated leads, are trained to ensure a secure environment for every child.
Parental Engagement
We actively involve parents through regular communication, workshops, and events like Parent-Teacher meetings and family learning sessions. Our ParentPay system and newsletters keep families informed and engaged. By building strong home-school partnerships, we enhance childrens learning and well-being.
Literacy Development
Our literacy programs focus on fostering a love for reading and writing through diverse literature, phonics instruction, and creative storytelling. We use the Little Wandle phonics scheme and encourage daily reading to build strong foundational skills. Students engage in book discussions and writing activities to develop confidence and fluency.
SEND Support
We provide tailored support for children with special educational needs through our SEND department. Our SENCO, Emily Knight-Robinson, works with teachers and external specialists to create individualised learning plans. We ensure accessibility, inclusion, and targeted interventions to help every child achieve their potential.
People
Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson
Headteacher
Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson leads with a commitment to inclusive education, fostering a joyful learning environment. She champions safeguarding, literacy, and community collaboration to empower students.
Emily Knight-Robinson
SENCO
Emily Knight-Robinson oversees special educational needs provision, ensuring tailored support and inclusion. She collaborates with staff and specialists to address individual learning requirements effectively.
Tamsin Bashall
Deputy Headteacher
Tamsin Bashall leads safeguarding initiatives and supports school leadership. Her focus on child welfare and staff development ensures a safe, nurturing environment for all students.
Questions
What age groups does Anderton Park Primary School cater to?
We cater to children aged 4 to 11, covering Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stages 1 and 2.
How does the school support children with special educational needs?
Our SENCO and teaching staff provide individualised learning plans, targeted interventions, and collaboration with external specialists to meet each child’s unique needs.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We have trained safeguarding leads, regular staff training, and clear protocols to ensure child safety, with proactive reporting and multi-agency collaboration.
How can parents stay involved in their child’s education?
Parents engage through ParentPay, newsletters, workshops, and regular communication with teachers, fostering a strong home-school partnership.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer clubs like Breakfast Club, music programs, and enrichment activities such as Shakespeare workshops to enhance learning beyond the classroom.
Reviews (4)
Sonum Akhtar
Jan 31, 2020
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One of the worst schools in Birmingham. The head has no relationship with any of the parents. Teaching is not good and staff do not care about the children! Awful school
Big Man
Nov 07, 2019
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This head teacher has lost the plot no other school in the country is having this problem as they are engaging with parents
Grib Edge
Jul 26, 2019
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Good school. Some of the parents seem to be from the dark ages! If you don't want a modern, free, British education for your kids maybe you should think about emigrating.
Ray Ray
Jun 08, 2019
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Very poor teaching standards kids hardly get any homework and are not very welcoming to constructive criticism. Headteacher is power mad and loves all the media attention doesnt let you get a word in and somewhat a bully once you complain about something the staff seem to feel the need to make you feel uncomfortable each time you collect your kids. Recent events with a the stubborn Headteacher not talking with parents and allowing all this protests to happen is a big let down for this school. School should build relationships with parents.Glad its my childs last year. Mr Sinclair or Mrs Evans would
