Glenmead Primary School

Glenmead Primary School is mainly a one-form entry school for 4-11 year olds, with a current admission limit of 60 pupils per year.

We are very lucky to have a large campus which offers green spaces, large playgrounds, trees and a playing field.  Our Early Years outdoor area is a varied and appealing space dedicated to stimulating learning outside the classroom for our youngest pupils.

Glenmead Primary School is dedicated to safeguarding our pupils. As such, the school site is kept secure throughout the school day with secure access to all external doors.  All gates, except the main gate, are locked during the school day.  Parents and visitors may only enter the school through the main entrance on Glenmead Road.

• We believe that it is the children of Glenmead that are the most important thing about us. We value them greatly and recognise that they are all individuals with their own role to play in our school community.
• We understand that it is important to create an environment in school that supports the children in feeling fulfilled, safe and secure. We have high expectations of everyone in all aspects of school life - including our vital partnership with you, their families. We understand that when school and families work closely together; are in agreement and both share the same values, that children thrive.

Our Mission Statement

• Within the Glenmead community all individuals are valued and respected in a safe and secure environment. We are an inclusive school where everyone is encouraged to grow in confidence as they travel along their learning journey.  Through developing independence, hard work and creative thinking, we strive to achieve our true potential.
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Aims of the School

• Encourage the children to work hard and to achieve their best
• Educate the children to keep themselves safe in a variety of situations
• Encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices
• Encourage pupils to feel proud of themselves, where they come from and to make positive contributions to their community
• Developing close partnerships with parents, carers and families
• Providing a broad, balanced curriculum that enables enriching learning experiences
• Educating all to provide a safe, secure environment for everyone
• Encouraging a strong sense of identity, self confidence and character
• Promoting an understanding of good interpersonal skills and healthy relationships
• Encouraging curiosity through increasingly independent inquiry
• Meeting children's individual needs by recognising their different starting points, individual talents and interests
• Encouraging tolerance, respect and an understanding of British Values.

School Ethos And Aims

• Enable all pupils to understand that they are all successful learners.
• Enable pupils to understand the skills and attributes needed to be a successful learner.
• Enable pupils to develop their own personal interests and develop a positive attitude towards learning, so that they enjoy coming to school, and acquire a solid basis for lifelong learning.
• Teach pupils the basic skills of literacy, numeracy, computing and science.
• Enable pupils to be creative through art, dance, music, drama and design and technology.
• Enable pupils to be healthy individuals and appreciate the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
• Teach pupils about their developing world, including how their environment and society have changed over time.
• Help pupils understand the fundamental British values, and enable them to be positive citizens in society who can make a difference.
• Fulfil all the requirements of the national curriculum and the locally agreed syllabus for RE.
• Teach pupils to have an awareness of their own spiritual development, and to understand right from wrong.
• Help pupils understand the importance of truth and fairness, so that they grow up committed to equal opportunities for all.
• Enable pupils to have respect for themselves and high self-esteem, and to be able to live and work co-operatively with others.
• Enable pupils to be passionate about what they believe in and to develop their own thoughts on different topics.
• Enable pupils to develop their intellect including their emotional development, ask questions and take appropriate risks.
• Enable pupils to experience playing a musical instrument.
• Teach pupils about the importance of forming healthy relationships with friends, family and peers.

Your child's progress and achievements are a shared responsibility between school and home. We relish the opportunity to share their learning journey with you. By working together, we strive to create stimulating and enriching learning experiences that will encourage the children to feel proud of who they are, but also instil the values, qualities and confidence our children will require in their life beyond Glenmead.

Glenmead Primary School is a two-form entry school for 4-11 year olds, with an admission limit of 60 pupils per year. We are very lucky to have a large campus which offers green spaces, large playgrounds, trees and a playing field. Our Early Years outdoor area is a varied and appealing space dedicated to stimulating learning outside the classroom for our youngest pupils.

Glenmead Primary School is dedicated to safeguarding our pupils. As such, the school site is kept secure throughout the school day with secure access to all external doors. All gates, except the main gate, are locked during the school day. Parents and visitors may only enter the school through the main entrance on Glenmead Road.

At Glenmead Primary School we promote the development of the whole child. Through our curriculum, we encourage children to be confident and independent learners who strive to achieve their potential. We believe that a curriculum that is broad, balanced, and rich in experiences is key to engaging our children in their learning. We aim to develop our pupils’ curiosity, enthusiasm and creativity.