Please either scroll-down or click on a link below to go directly to a specific section: Dear Prospective Parents,
I am very proud to be the Head Teacher of The Priory School. We are a small newly converted academy situated in beautiful surroundings two miles from Tadley. Every classroom is well equipped with the latest technology and is light and airy. Outside, there is an adventure trail, a tyre park, two large playground and a five acre field, overlooking attractive countryside. We are a happy school with delightful children, enthusiastic, dedicated staff and supportive parents and governors. Our standards of academic attainment and behaviour are high and we have a broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities.
I look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school
Mrs Suzanne Kelly BA (Hons), P.G.C.E
Headteacher
In September 2007, I was proud to be elected chairman of the governing body of such a highly regarded primary school.
As we hold academy status, the governing body plays a particularly important role in the life of the school. We consist of members of the local community, elected parents and staff and meet regularly throughout the year. We discuss current educational issues and the way in which we can move the school forward. As governors, we are privileged to volunteer our free-time to work closely with the school to do our very best for each and every child.
I look forward to welcoming you and your child to the school in the future.
Mr Jonathan Pender, LLB
Chairman of the Governing Body
Ethos
We are proud of all our children and encourage them to achieve their best academically in a safe, caring environment. All children learn to have respect for themselves, other people and the world around them. We foster a positive attitude to life and work and we value politeness and good manners. Our aim is that all children will leave the school as happy, confident, articulate and numerate individuals who are well equipped for life in the 21st century.
Community
Children are at the heart of our school and we work very hard to ensure that their time at The Priory is an extremely happy and memorable one. Governors, staff, parents and children work together in partnership and communication is strong. The school serves several local communities and has links with the Priory Church, Monk Sherborne, Wotton St Lawrence Parish and Pamber Councils, nurseries, primary and secondary schools. Although we are a closely knit school community we are constantly looking for opportunities for children to expand their knowledge of the wider world. We take part in the annual ‘Children in Need’ appeal, we sponsor children in a school in Zambia through the Kaloko trust and we participate in ‘Shoe Box’ collections.
Curriculum
Children in the reception class follow the Foundation Stage Curriculum which covers the areas of personal, social and emotional development, communication, language and literacy, mathematical development, knowledge and understanding of the world, physical development and creative development. From Year One, we teach English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Information Communication Technology, Design Technology, Art, Music, History and Geography and Personal Social and Health Education. The school has adopted the 'Living Difference' syllabus and we aim to promote the spiritual and moral development of the children. Although at The Priory religious education and collective worship reflect a broadly Christian nature, we encourage an open minded attitude and we foster an appreciation of a diversity of religious traditions. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from religious education and collective worship.
Sports
We offer a range of sports both within and outside curriculum time including tennis, rounders, netball, football, hockey and athletics. Our junior children have specialist coaching in tag rugby, football, tennis and Zumba.
In the summer we traditionally host a local schools sports tournaments and throughout the year the children take part in various team events both at home and away.
Secondary Education
The Hurst Community College is the linked secondary school for children from The Priory. Children also transfer to various Basingstoke and Newbury schools or into private education.
Music Lessons
Local music teachers provide tuition in keyboard,electric and acoustic guitar, woodwind and violin. These lessons take place as extra curricular activities. We are very proud of our developing music tradition and children frequently perform in whole school assemblies and concerts.
Extra-curricular activities
A wide choice of activities are offered and these are changed occasionally to add variety.
| | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Before School | | Summit School of Judo Mrs Horne Violin | Summit School of Judo | Zumba Fitness | Strictly School Dancing Mrs Lee Keyboard |
| Lunch Time | French Tuition Latin | French Tuition Recorders Football Y5/6 | Mrs Barrett Woodwind | French Tuition | French Tuition Football Y3/4 |
| After School | GOL Football The Sports Coaching Company | Mrs Rosic Guitar
Choir Multi-skills | Manydown Tennis Infants Garden/Nature Tag Rugby Spelling Bee Mr Chapman Electric Guitar | Netball | Film Club |
Trips and Visits
There is an extensive programme of trips and visits to support the curriculum. Examples of trips are: Ufton Court, Basing House, Intech, Marwell Zoo, Porchester Castle and the Living Rainforest. Year 6 attend a residential visit to the PGL Osmington Bay Activity Centre. Many artists and groups visit the school and include storytellers, musicians and actors. The Parents' Association very kindly makes generous donation to support these activities.
Policies
All school policies are available on request from the school office and a selection are available on this website. These cover all aspects of school life and reflect the day to day practice in school.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We aim to provide equal opportunities for all children regardless of race, creed, gender or ability.
Special Educational Needs
All children are well known to staff and are respected as individuals. Any concerns over a child’s social or academic progress will be brought to the attention of the school’s Special Educational Needs coordinator and appropriate support will be put in place. The coordinator may offer 1:1 support and may engage the assistance of professionals such as the school nurse or educational psychologist. Parents will be kept well informed of their child’s progress. The school provides disabled access to the building and there is a disabled toilet.
Disability
We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all children are able to participate in school life. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure that the school environment is accessible as possible and currently we have a disabled toilet, accessible classrooms, allocated disabled parking spaces in the staff car park and a flat site that allows easy access and freedom of movement.
Gifted, Able and Talented
The school has a number of children who have been identified as gifted, able or talented and their needs are addressed in a number of different ways. This may include working within the class on differentiated tasks, working in small groups on challenging projects with children in this school and other linked schools and taking part in inter-schools competitions.
Confidentiality
Schools are by their very nature data rich environments however, we aim to deal with all information sensitively and within data protection guidelines.
Attendance
Attendance at the school is good and holidays in term time are not authorized, except in extenuating circumstances.
The School Day
Children are welcome to enter the school playground from 8.15am. They will be supervised by a teacher until the bell is rung at 8.40am. All children have a morning break from 10.15 to 10.30am. Lunchtime is from midday to 1.15pm. Children in Reception to Year 2 have an afternoon break between 2.15and 2.30pm. The school day finishes for all children at 3.15pm. Children are dismissed by their teacher onto the playground at the front of the school either to their parent or to another authorized adult.
School Facilities
The school is situated in a beautiful Hampshire countryside and we are fortunate to have lovely grounds with an abundance of wildlife including deer, pheasants, rabbits, swallows and barn owls. Our outdoor facilities include an adventure trail with a range of climbing and balancing equipment including a tyre park front playground with games markings and a shaded seating area, rear play area with picnic tables and wall mounted games, foundation stage play area with all weather gazebo, five acres of playing field, nature area and wildlife garden, vegetable plots and floodlit netball courts.
Inside the school we have seven well equipped classrooms, each being light and airy with acoustic ceiling panels. All classrooms benefit from having electronic whiteboards and the children have access to laptops and PC’s. The library is well stocked with a range of both fiction and non-fiction books for all ages and is attractively painted with an undersea mural. Our technology area is equipped with a kitchenette and work tables. The hall is spacious and airy with a colourful wall bar climbing frame.
The school operates a minibus in between Charter Alley, Monk Sherborne Little London and the school. Additionally, the school transports children to and from local attractions and sporting tournaments.
The Parents’ Association
The Parents Association works hard to raise funds for the school. In previous years money raised has been used to provide staging, a sound system, tyre park and electric guitars as well as many other items to improve the environment and learning opportunities within the school. All parents are welcome to join the Association
Uniform List
We encourage all children to wear school uniform. It provides a strong identity and the children are proud to wear it.
| Girls Winter | Boys Winter |
| Grey skirt/pinafore | Grey trousers |
| Royal blue cardigan/pullover (embroidered with logo) | Royal blue pullover (embroidered with logo) |
| Royal blue/silver striped tie | Royal blue/silver striped tie |
| White blouse | White shirt |
| White/grey socks | Grey socks |
| Black/grey tights | |
| Black leather shoes (no boots or above ankle shoes) | Black leather shoes (no boots or above ankle black shoes) |
| Navy blazer | Navy blazer |
| House badge | House badge |
| Girls Summer | Boys Summer |
| Blue & white checked dress | Grey shorts / white short sleeved shirt |
| Navy/brown sandals (no heels, sling backs or open toes) | Navy or brown closed toe sandals |
No jewellery (except stud earrings) should be worn and these should be removed by the child prior to PE. Long hair should be tied back neatly with no beads or braids for health and safety.
PE kit | Girls | Boys |
| House T shirt | House T shirt |
| Royal blue shorts | Royal blue shorts |
| Plimsolls | Plimsolls |
| Royal blue sweatshirt | Royal blue sweatshirt |
Children should bring small rucksacks and not large sports bags due to lack of space.
The items of school uniform are available from the Parents’ Association via the school office.
CalendarPlease see the website calender which can be found in the main menu.
The Staff | Head Teacher | Mrs Kelly |
| Deputy Head Teacher | Mrs Love |
| Senior Admin. Officer | Mrs Collisson |
| Admin Officer | Mrs Dunne |
| Foundation Stage |
| Reception | Mrs Austin |
| Key Stage One |
| Year 1 | Mrs Britt |
| Year 2 | Mrs Love |
| Key Stage Two |
| Year 3 | Miss Tucker |
| Year 4 | Mrs Candy |
| Year 5 | Mr Beckett |
| Year 6 | Miss Scott |
| Classroom Assistants |
| Mrs Blake | Mrs Lakhani |
| Ms Budd | Mrs Pender |
| Mrs Chambers | Mrs West |
| Mrs Hawtin | Mrs White |
| Ms Head | Mrs Whitehead |
| Catering | |
| Mrs Clitheroe | Mrs Smith |
| Mrs Bowman | |
| Caretaker | |
| Mrs White | |
| Cleaners | |
| Mr White | Mrs White |
| Lunchtime Assistants | |
| Mrs Baigent | Ms Head |
| Ms Budd | Mrs James |
| Mrs Chambers | Mrs Lakhani |
| Mrs Dunne | Mrs White |
| Mrs Eatwell | Mrs Whitehead |
| Minibus Drivers | |
| Mrs Blake | Mrs Bowman |
| Mr Blanch | Ms Budd |
| Language Teacher | |
| Mrs Crosswell | |
Healthy Snack ListWe allow the following snacks: Fresh fruit, Dried fruit, Cheese, Raw vegetables (peeled and washed), Plain biscuits such as rich tea, oatcakes, bread sticks, Low sugar/fat breakfast cereal bars, Fruit bread, teacakes, malt loaf, fruit buns.
Year R, 1 and 2 are provided with a morning break time snack of washed fruit or vegetables as apart of the Government’s five a day campaign. It is unlikely that they will require anything further to eat, but they may also bring something from the healthy snack list if parents feel it would be beneficial.
Sample Dinner Menu - current menus can be found under the Information section of the website.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
| (v) Homemade Tomato Spaghetti (v) Homemade Cheese and Potato Pie Homemade Spaghetti Bolognaise | (v) Jacket Potato with Cheese and Beans Chicken Fillet Wrapped in Bacon | (v) Homemade Vegetable Bake Roast Turkey with Sage and Onion Stuffing | (v)Homemade Vegetable Pasta (v) Quorn Sausages Fresh 'Sherfield' Sausages | (v) Homemade Cheesy Pasta Oven Baked Cod Fish in Breadcrumbs Oven Baked Tuna Steaks |
| Homemade Bread Rolls | Homemade Wholemeal Roll Pasta | New Potatoes Roast Potatoes | Fluffy Rice Fresh Mashed Potatoes | Homemade Bread Roll Diced Potatoes |
| Fresh Broccoli Florettes Golden Sweetcorn | Homemade Coleslaw Golden Sweetcorn Homemade Coleslaw | Fresh Sliced Carrots Fresh Shredded Cabbage | Fresh Country Mixed Vegetables Petit Peas | Low Salt, Low Sugar Baked Beans Fine Green Beans |
| Fruit Shortbread Grapes | Homemade Flap Jack Melon | Homemade Pear and Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Sauce | Homemade Fruit Cookies Strawberries | Homemade Raspberry Fool Ice Creams |
Foundation Stage Profile Summary Results 2011 | Areas of Learning | Not Assessed | Working within stepping stones | Working within and above Early Learning Goals | Working beyond Early Learning Goals | Working securely within and beyond Early Learning Goals |
| Personal, Social, emotional Development | |
| Dispositions and Attitudes | 0 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 26 |
| Social Development | 0 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 26 |
| Emotional Development | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 25 |
| Personal, Social, emotional Development | - | - | - | | 25 |
| Communication, language and literacy | |
| Language for communication and thinking | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 25 |
| Linking sounds and letters | 0 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 26 |
| Reading | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 26 |
| Writing | 0 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 26 |
| Communication, language and literacy | - | - | - | | 25 |
| Personal, Social, emotional Development and Communication, language and literacy | - | - | - | | 25 |
| Mathematical development | |
| Numbers as labels and for counting | 0 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Calculation | 0 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 26 |
| Shapes, space and measures | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Mathematical development | - | - | - | | |
| Knowledge and understanding of the world | 0 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 26 |
| Physical development | 0 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 26 |
| Creative development | 0 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 26 |
Number of Pupils: 27
Key Stage 1 (Yr2) Results 2011These tables show the percentage of eligible children at the end of key stage 1 achieving each level in the school in 2011. The number of eligible children is: 25. (Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.)
| TEACHER ASSESSMENT |
| | Percentage at each level |
| | W | 1 | 2 | 2C | 2B | 2A | 3 or above | Disapplied children | Absent children |
| Speaking and listening* | | 4 | 44 | | | | 52 | | |
| Reading | | 4 | | | 16 | 28 | 52 | | |
| Writing | 4 | | | | 44 | 44 | 8 | | |
| Mathematics | | 4 | | | 20 | 40 | 36 | | |
| Science* | | | 56 | | | | 44 | |
W Represents children who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1.
* Results for speaking and listening and science are based on teacher assessment only.
Key Stage 2 (Yr6) Results 2011These tables show the percentage of pupils at the end of key stage 2 achieving each level in the school in 2011. The number of pupils at the end of key stage 2: 21 (Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.)
| TEST RESULTS |
| | Percentage at each level |
| | Below level 3* | 3 | 4 | 5 | Pupils not entered# | Pupils absent |
| English | | | 48 | 52 | | |
| Reading | | | 14 | 86 | | |
| Writing | | | 62 | 35 | | |
| Mathematics | | | 33 | 67 | | |
W represents pupils who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1.
* represents pupils who were not entered for the tests because they were working below level 3 in English, mathematics or science; pupils awarded a compensatory level from the tests; and pupils entered for but not achieving a level from the tests.
# pupils working at the levels of the tests, but unable to access them.
Percentage of children achieving Level 4 or above in both English and Mathematics equals 90%
AdmissionsThe number of intended admissions per year group is 24, and the number of children currently on roll is 169. Priority is given to children in the catchment area, providing a completed online application form is received by midnight on Sunday 15th January 2012 at www.hants.gov.uk/admissions. For further details please see our Admissions Policy under the policies section of this website.Back to top
The Priory is an Academy – so what does this mean?
We believe it makes us something special and slightly different.
Essentially the Governors have greater control over certain aspects of the running of the School and this we consider gives a greater sense of ownership to all involved - the Governors, the staff, the parents and, by definition, the children. It allows us sharper and more focused decision making. We have greater independence to determine the future direction of the School and more flexibility to react swiftly to the ever changing needs of the School.
Although the Governors have greater responsibility with regard to the employment of school staff and admissions, the School must work within the requirements of the School's Admissions Code.
This all sounds fine but does it genuinely make a difference? At The Priory we believe that it does. This is evidenced by, for example, the fact that we can be more competitive when choosing how to spend allocated monies. We make sure that more of available spend finds its way to fund benefits for the children, and that the decision making can occur quickly and effectively. When you walk around the School we believe this is apparent, not only in the way the children behave and re-act to their favourable environment, but also the generous resources that are available to them.
The greater independence that The Priory possesses means greater responsibility on the part of the Governors but we believe that this is for the benefit of all children.
This philosophy has served us well to create a friendly enthusiastic and thriving village school – in accordance with our desire to be one of the best performing primary schools in North Hampshire!
And Finally…….
If you require any further information concerning the admission of children to the School please contact:-
The Priory School
Pamber End
Tadley
Hants
RG26 5QD
Tel : 01256 850062 or email: lucinda.dunne@priory.hants.sch.uk
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