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18th June 2025
Dear families,
We hope that you have been keeping well throughout the summer months.
We have been delighted to see so many pupils – current and new – accessing activities and support over the holiday, and we very much look forward to welcoming all pupils back in September.
September Return 2025
Please note the start times and dates for each year group below.
- Reception: There will be a staggered start from Monday 1st – Friday 5th September. Pupils will be in school from 8.45am – 1.00pm.
- Years 1-5: Tuesday 2nd September at 8.45am.
- Year 6: Tuesday 2nd September at 8.30am.
- Year 7: Induction day on Monday 1st September, 10am – 3pm. Full start on Tuesday 2nd September at 8.30am.
- Years 8 – 11: Tuesday 2nd September at 8.30am.
SATs Results
We are proud of our Year 6 children’s attitudes to learning, the strong progress they have made and their overall individual and collective achievements. Our Year 6 pupils performed well, meeting and exceeding the national figures, especially for the ‘higher’ standard. At ‘expected’, pupils achieved Reading 71%, Writing 73%, and Maths 71%. At ‘higher standard’ pupils achieved Reading 40%, Writing 26% and Maths 32%.
Our Year 6 children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and enter the Secondary Phase as well-rounded learners with a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience gained as part of such a unique offer.
GCSE Results
We were delighted to welcome back our exiting Year 11 cohort to receive their GCSE results. Pupils have continued to achieve high levels of academic success, and we are very proud of their individual achievements. 70% of all entries were awarded at a pass (grade 4) or higher, compared to 67.4% nationally. One in four grades were also awarded at the highest levels (7-9, the equivalent of A/A*), compared to 21.7% nationally. We are pleased that all our pupils in the class of 2025 have secured a post-16 destination – be it a college placement, apprenticeship or employment. We wish them every success in the future.
Data Collection Forms
Thank you to all families who have already returned the data collection forms provided at Meet Your Coach Day. If you have not yet done so, please return these either by post to our main reception, or in person at the start of the new school year. Please ensure forms are returned no later than Friday 5th September.
Parent/Carer Calendar
Please find enclosed a calendar outlining key dates for the 2025-2026 academic year.
2025-2026 Academic Year INSET Days
Please note that school will be closed to all pupils on the following dates for staff training:
• Friday 3rd October 2025
• Friday 28th November 2025
• Friday 6th February 2026
• Monday 22nd June 2026
Open Day
We are hosting our Open Day on Saturday 4th October. The event is taking place across both phases from 10.00am-1.00pm. This is for children looking to join our Reception and Year 7 classes in September 2026. It is worth noting that our school is currently full, with waiting lists in all year groups. If you know of anyone thinking of joining our school community next year, please encourage them to visit us on this date.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to another positive and community-focused school year.
Yours faithfully
Lucie Lakin
Principal
