We believe in every child, and we know every child can succeed. This view was shared by OFSTED who, in January 2023, again rated us as a “Good” school and said “Pupils love to learn at this welcoming and nurturing school. They are happy to come to school, and say that staff are kind. Pupils have highly positive attitudes to learning. Relationships between adults and children are warm and respectful... and Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well”.

Our school philosophy is to give children the foundations for their future education and the building blocks to succeed in life. We place great importance on children learning the crucial skills of reading, writing and using numbers with confidence. We believe that children need to enjoy their learning in a positive and caring atmosphere to be successful. We all work towards our school values of being confident, being curious, being creative, being respectful, being a team and most importantly, being happy. This helps to ensure that the children in our school are some of the most welcoming you will find.

We are proud to be a part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust. Each of the academies in the University of Chichester Academy Trust has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive, enriching and inclusive learning environment where all staff and children feel valued.

I hope that, after looking through our website and visiting our school, you will choose us to continue the learning journey you have already started with your child. I very much look forward to working with you on the exciting adventure your child is embarking on and welcoming you to our community.

If you are already one of our parents, and you can not find the information you are searching for, then please come and chat with me and I will help to find what you need.

Matt Greenhalgh
Headteacher