We are a happy and caring school with an inclusive ethos:

• We are a happy school ‘Pupils are happy and safe at this warm and welcoming school’ Ofsted 2024

• We care for our pupils ‘Strong pastoral support for all pupils’ social and emotional well-being enables pupils to thrive’ Ofsted 2024

• Our children are kind and caring ‘They are good friends to each other’ Ofsted 2024

• We value all our pupils ‘This is an inclusive school’ Ofsted 2024

• Good support for SEN ‘provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ensure they are supported well’ Ofsted 2024

We have an ambitious and engaging curriculum for all pupils:

• A GOOD Ofsted report from July 2024 https://www.friskneyprimary.co.uk/ofstedreport/116.html

• Our 2024 results are at least in line and often beyond the national average

• Exciting and engaging lessons are based around our school vision of Old and New Horizons – ‘Pupils enjoy learning the subjects that they are taught’ Ofsted 2024

• Our bespoke curriculum focuses on the local area and its history and traditions such as the local RAF links and the farming traditions

• We are proud of our robust and consistent teaching approaches across the school for phonics via Read Write Inc, English with our Talk for Writing approach and Maths via our bespoke curriculum designed with the Maths consultant Jenny Cook

We provide a strong start for all children via our onsite Nursery and in our Reception class:

• ‘There is a caring ethos for all pupils to flourish, including in the early years, where children have a nurturing start to their education’ Ofsted 2024

• A dedicated EYFS setting including a spacious outdoor area able to be accessed all year round

• Highly skilled staff are able to provide the playbased curriculum needed from age 3 upwards

• Flexible timetables for our nursery children to suit the needs of families

We value learning beyond the curriculum:

• We embrace enrichment opportunities such as school trips to London, the pantomime and sporting opportunities.

• Leadership opportunities are provided for our children – Play leaders, Librarians, School council, worship council,

• There are a wide range of clubs available including – Art, dance, sport, gardening, playground games, computing, movie club,

• Individual talents are celebrated in line with our vision of ‘realising our gifts’

• Music tuition is offered with 1:1 Piano lessons as well as whole school music tuition

• Diversity is celebrated through our online platform Lyfta, via books, and in our choice of curriculum topics

As well as:

• Fully trained support staff

• Small class sizes

• A Large site including 2 playgrounds, a large Polytunnel and a large field

• A dedicated Music room

• A dedicated Sensory Circuits room

• Emphasis on outdoor learning

• Before and after school provision to support working families

• Active community links including our support group ‘Friends of Friskney’, who organise events such as movie nights and afternoon tea.

• An onsite kitchen provides high quality meals cooked from fresh

If you would like to find out more, contact us to arrange a visit 01754820324 or [email protected]