Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Exceptional Education in Ashington
Central Primary is a 2-11 educational institution serving the Ashington community in Northumberland. With approximately 700 pupils, we are committed to enabling every child to achieve academic success while celebrating personal growth. Our curriculum is designed to be knowledge-rich, subject-specific, and coherently sequenced to build upon prior learning. We prioritise early reading, ensuring all learners can read by age seven, and provide targeted support for those needing catch-up. Our teaching model incorporates cognitive science principles, including attention, memory, and retrieval practice, to enhance learning retention. We foster character development through skills-building, talent nurturing, and community service, while maintaining strong routines in attendance and conduct.Our safeguarding practices ensure children's safety and wellbeing, both in school and online, through rigorous staff training and partnerships with external agencies. We actively engage parents and the community, offering transparent communication channels and accessible information about our curriculum and policies. Our facilities are maintained to the highest safety standards, with regular audits and compliance checks. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive institution that prepares pupils for future educational and career opportunities as active, responsible citizens.
Services
Early Years Foundation Stage
Core Subjects Curriculum
Special Educational Needs Support
Safeguarding Services
Parent Engagement Programs
Highlights and features
- We ensure all children achieve reading proficiency by age seven with targeted support
- Our curriculum is built on cognitive science principles to enhance learning retention
- We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards with trained staff and external partnerships
- Our inclusive approach supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- We combine academic excellence with character development and community engagement
What people say
Best teachers
Supportive of our situation
Growing with confidence
Inclusive school
Resolved respectfully
Services
Early Years Foundation Stage
Our Early Years Foundation Stage program meets all seven areas of learning, addressing children's needs through play-based activities that stimulate development while overcoming learning barriers. We focus on communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth. Our curriculum responds to children's interests while preparing them for future educational stages.
Core Subjects Curriculum
We deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum covering national requirements, with emphasis on English, mathematics, science, and foundation subjects. Our teaching approach incorporates cognitive science principles to enhance memory retention and understanding. Each subject domain is carefully sequenced to build upon prior knowledge, ensuring readiness for subsequent educational phases.
Special Educational Needs Support
Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator provides tailored support for pupils requiring additional assistance. We maintain high expectations for all learners, offering targeted interventions and personalized learning strategies. Our inclusive approach ensures SEND pupils receive the full curriculum offer while developing essential life skills and academic competencies.
Safeguarding Services
We implement comprehensive safeguarding measures including staff training, robust policies, and partnerships with external agencies. Our designated safeguarding lead manages child protection concerns while promoting online safety through monitored systems and educational programs. We maintain strict visitor protocols and facility safety standards to ensure pupil wellbeing.
Parent Engagement Programs
We actively involve parents through open evenings, information sessions, and regular communication channels. Our school provides detailed curriculum information and encourages parental participation in school activities. We value parent voice through consultation processes and maintain transparent procedures for addressing concerns or feedback.
People
Louise Hall
Executive Headteacher
Miss Louise Hall leads Central Primary with a focus on academic excellence and personal development. She champions the school's mission to enable every child to succeed through a knowledge-rich curriculum and inclusive practices. With extensive educational leadership experience, she oversees the implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies and safeguarding protocols.
Gemma Craik
Chair of Governors
Gemma Craik serves as Chair of Governors, providing strategic leadership and oversight for the school. She works closely with the leadership team to ensure educational standards and safeguarding practices meet regulatory requirements. Her governance role supports the school's commitment to community engagement and continuous improvement.
Michelle Marshall
Central SENDCo
Michelle Marshall coordinates special educational needs provision across the school. She ensures tailored support for pupils with diverse learning requirements while maintaining high academic expectations. Her work focuses on inclusive education practices, staff training, and collaboration with external specialists to address individual learning barriers.
Questions
What educational stages does Central Primary cover?
We provide education for children aged 2-11, covering Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.
How does the school support children with special educational needs?
Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator provides tailored support, personalized learning strategies, and ensures full curriculum access for all pupils with additional needs.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We have trained staff, monitored online systems, visitor protocols, and partnerships with external agencies to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
How can parents engage with the school?
Parents can participate through open evenings, consultation processes, regular communication channels, and involvement in school activities and events.
What curriculum approach does the school use?
Our knowledge-rich curriculum uses cognitive science principles, with sequenced learning and subject-specific domains to enhance retention and understanding.
How does the school handle attendance issues?
Regular attendance is prioritized as a safeguarding matter, with our Attendance Administrator supporting families to maintain consistent school attendance.
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