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A5 Prospectus Pages 25/4/12 20:22 Page 1 Some Important Stuff Learning together for life in a Christian community A5 Prospectus Pages 25/4/12 20:22 Page 2 Oundle Church of England Primary School Milton Road, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4AB Te l : 01832 272392 Email: [email protected] Website: www.oundleprimary.co.uk Introduction Oundle is a busy market town just 15 miles from The school playing field is a short walk away and is used Peterborough and situated near to the A605, which links for football and other games, sports days and social events with the A14 at Thrapston and the A1 at Peterborough, as required. thus providing easy access to the country’s major road networks. Key Stage 2 children also use the Oundle School swimming pool for lessons once each week during part of the year. Oundle CE Primary School is a two form entry school sited close to the centre of town and is an important link in the 3 tier system operated in the area. Pupils usually transfer to Aims of the School Oundle and King’s Cliffe Middle School at the end of Year 4. Our aim at Oundle CE Primary Oundle CE Primary School is a Church of England Voluntary School is to create a positive, Controlled Lower School, sited in the shadow of the spire stimulating and happy learning of St Peter’s Church.We have a close relationship with the environment through which all church in Oundle. children will achieve success and develop their potential The original school building dates back to Victorian times. to the full.We look to Since this time the accommodation has been modified many promote their academic, times and facilities now include ten classrooms, including a spiritual, moral, cultural and Foundation Stage Unit, a purpose built library, ICT suite and physical development so that large airy hall which is used for lunches, assemblies and PE. in time they will be ready for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of There are several small group spaces located around the adult life.We are committed to providing all children school, our most recent modernisation feature being the with the same opportunities, regardless of gender, race, refurbishment of the children’s toilet blocks and disabled creed or culture. facilities. All classes have recently been enriched by the installation of interactive whiteboards. Throughout your child’s education we will keep you up-to-date and informed of progress and development but it is important to remember that you are welcome to see Facilities us at any time, particularly if you have concerns or worries. We see the education of every child as being very much a The extensive facilities within the school allow for flexibility partnership between home and school so it is important to in teaching methods and approaches as appropriate to the have good communication between teachers and parents. needs of individuals, small groups or whole classes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to The design of the school is such that it offers the children contact us: and the wider community excellent facilities for learning and leisure. School Address: Oundle CE Primary School, Milton Road Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4AB Our playground is to the rear of the school buildings and Telephone: (01832) 272392 comprises grassed areas, shrubs, trees and flower beds as Fax: (01832) 274156 well as activity play equipment and the traditional hard E-mail: [email protected] surface play areas. Web site: http://www.oundleprimary.co.uk Learning together for life in a Christian community A5 Prospectus Pages 25/4/12 20:22 Page 3 Tel: 01832 272392 Email: [email protected] Website: www.oundleprimary.co.uk Admissions When distance is used to decide which children will be Admissions Policy offered places at a Primary School, this will be measured by Children become of statutory school age, and therefore must the shortest practical walking route. It may also be necessary start school no later than, at the beginning of the term following to decide whether routes are safe for pupils to walk. their fifth birthday. Northamptonshire’s Admissions Policy allows all children whose fifth birthday falls between 1st September and Admissions Procedures 31st August the opportunity to start school part-time for the first half-term of the Autumn Term, subject to the needs of If you are moving to the area and have children who are already individual pupils.Thereafter pupils would be entitled to attend on of school age, all you have to do is complete the admission a full-time basis unless it was considered that further part-time form, return it to the school and we will sort out classes, etc. attendance would be in the best educational interests of the child. as soon as possible.There is a designated catchment area for Oundle CE Primary School and any children transferring to This gives children the opportunity of completing their first us from other schools must live within its boundaries to be year of primary education during the school year in which guaranteed a place. Contact NCC Admissions for the they become five.This County Policy makes no change to the Admissions Procedure; Elnora Latchman, Appeals Manager, Legal minimum statutory school age as explained above. and Democratic Services, Northamptonshire County Council, PO Box 136, County Hall, Northampton NN1 1AT. Catchment Area Telephone: (01604) 237490 Fax: (01604) 236223 Oundle CE Primary School serves the designated area of the E-mail: [email protected] town of Oundle, together with Stoke Doyle, Ashton,Tansor, Cotterstock, Lower Benefield and Upper Benefield, Barnwell, A map of the catchment area is included at the back of this Luddington and Thurning.The school’s standard admission booklet. Any families moving out of the area may keep their number is 54. children here if they so wish or they may transfer them to the school which serves the area they have moved to. Under the Children from outside the designated area may take up a place ‘sibling’ rule any younger brothers or sisters can be enrolled at in the school if the standard number for that year has not been Oundle CE Primary School even if you are living outside the reached. Governors will accept all children from this designated area, provided you already have at least one child here and area, up to the number in each year, regardless of race, colour, places are available. ethnic or national origin, creed or disability. Oundle Primary School offers equality of opportunity to all its pupils. Once you have had chance to read the school brochure and complete the admissions form, we would like you and your Governors may agree to admit a number of children in excess children to visit us.You can have a look around the school and of 54 in any year if there are surplus places in other years in we can answer any questions you may have so please contact the school. On the occasions when the school places are us to make an appointment. over-subscribed, Governors will allocate available places using the following prioritised criteria: For those of you who have children approaching school age, the admission procedure is as follows: 1. Children living in the school’s designated area 2. Children who already have siblings in the school For the first few weeks of the Autumn Term Reception children 3. Other children living closest to the school will attend school on a part time basis only.You will be notified 4. Children who have religious reasons for attending the school of the details nearer the time. 5. Children who have medical reasons for attending the school The induction programme for all Reception children and their parents takes place in the Summer Term prior to starting school. Appeals Children will have the opportunity to visit school on a number of occasions to meet their teachers and mix with the other The Education Act 1980 allows appeals to be made against children who will be in their class. Parents will have the the allocation of a place at a school which does not opportunity to find out much more about Oundle Primary meet with the preference expressed by a parent. In these School and how we provide for the children.There will also circumstances parents are advised to write to the following be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and meet many of address to request that the position be reviewed:Tracey Finney the people who will be responsible for various aspects of your Admissions Officer, Northamptonshire County Council Children child’s education or development. and Young Peoples Service, PO Box 216, John Dryden House, 8-10 The Lakes, Northampton NN4 7DD. An Induction Pack containing a range of information about Telephone: (01604) 236130 the school and the build-up to starting school will be issued E-mail: [email protected] to parents during the Summer Term. A5 Prospectus Pages 25/4/12 20:22 Page 4 Tel: 01832 272392 Email: [email protected] Website: www.oundleprimary.co.uk The Curriculum In providing for your children we are guided by the requirements of the National Curriculum and the requirements English of Northamptonshire Education Authority. Curriculum planning Listening: At Oundle Primary School we encourage the children involves all members of the teaching staff to ensure there is to consider the views and opinions of others, to participate in progression and continuity in learning as your child passes conversation and to interpret suggestions and instructions through the school.