"Leaders, including those responsible for governance, are unwavering in their commitment to continuous improvement. All decisions are guided by what will best serve the children and their families, reflecting a culture of care, integrity and high ambition."Ofsted Outstanding In All Areas June 2025
"Children flourish in this caring and inclusive school. They make excellent progress through the curriculum and meet the school's high expectations for achievement."Ofsted Outstanding In All Areas June 2025
"The school's curriculum is underpinned by a detailed understanding of child development and enriched by a wide range of research. This strong foundation ensures that learning is purposeful and responsive to children's needs." Ofsted Outstanding In All Areas June 2025

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Opening Times and Holidays

Our school is open 7.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday, every school term, with our fee-paying sessions for breakfast club from 07.30am - 8.45am and for after school provision from 3.45pm to 5.30pm.

Our core funded school day is from 8.45am - 3.30pm each day. Fifteen hour funded places can be taken as follows where available:-

Two and a half days at the beginning of the week- Mondays and Tuesdays full days (with a charge for the lunchtime meal) and Wednesday 8.45am-11.45am
Two and a half days at the end of the week- Wednesday 12.30pm-3.30pm and full days on Thursdays and Fridays (with a charge for the lunchtime meal)
Morning sessions 8.45am - 11.45am
Afternoon sessions 12.30 - 3.30pm.

Our 30-hour places are over four full days and a half day session (with a charge for the lunchtime meal on the full days).

For information on how to apply for Free School Meals please see the page on our website under Family Support.

Please contact the school on 01535 605272 if you would like further information.

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