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Oldfield Road, Hampton, TW12 2HP Prospectus Telephone 0752 877 3955 Overview

St Mary’s Hampton Church of England (CE) Primary School An innovative Free School created to serve Hampton families. When it opens, in September 2013, the school will begin with one class of 30 children. This will grow with a new intake of 30 Reception children each year, as others progress through the school. The school will stay comparatively small ensuring that every child will be known and nurtured. The first intake will benefit from: • Newly redeveloped buildings and classrooms; Welcome • Brand new ICT resources, books and equipment; • And an exciting playground and stimulating outdoor space. It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Opening in September 2013, founded by St Mary’s Parish St Mary’s Hampton Church of England Primary School. Church Hampton and local parents, this brand new primary This prospectus is an invitation to join in a great adventure to school will serve the local community, offering children: provide a rich, fun and life-enhancing education for your child. • An excellent education, with a Christian ethos, open to all; • A small school with 7 classes of 30 children ages 4 to 11, beginning with an intake of 30 Reception children in Contents Next September we will be opening the door • and we want to provide a school that is September 2013; Welcome page 1 to 30 very special four-year olds. They will inspired by the Christian vision of life in walk into a newly refurbished building with all its fullness – but is open to all • A caring environment where every child is nurtured; Make-up of a wonderful new playground. In their own regardless of religion or church the school • And a curriculum with an emphasis on literacy and bright and colourful Reception classroom, attendance. & Admissions page 2 numeracy, enriched by music and art. they will find new chairs, tables, books and Working with the talented local team are The curriculum page 4 the latest ICT equipment. St Mary’s Hampton CE Primary School officers of the London Diocesan Board for Oldfield Road, Hampton, TW12 2HP Building a school page 6 They will be welcomed by a trusted and able Schools and the staff of nearby schools Reception Teacher, a Learning Assistant and such as St Peter and St Mary’s . www.st-marys-hampton-primary.org FAQs Applications page 8 a gifted Headteacher. These children’s first day Our progress is regularly monitored by staff at at school will start with fresh, new facilities the Department for Education; we are liaising and a welcome from an experienced staff closely with the London Borough of Richmond team. And that is just the beginning! too. So there is a whole host of people active in building this vibrant new school. This is the vision that drives a group of experienced and committed people, who I hope that as you read our prospectus you are working to prepare the school for opening will begin to share our excitement about how in September 2013: good this new school will be, and you will have St Mary’s Hampton Hampton Station the confidence in our ambition to enrol CE Primary School Hampton • we want to provide a local Station Road your son or daughter in St Mary’s Hampton High Street neighbourhood school for children who Oldfield Road (South) CE Primary School. Station Road live in Hampton South (so that most can walk to school and attend the same school Percy Road Percy as their friends in the same street);

ad Church Street • we want to offer a choice to parents: A308 U ury Ro High Street pper Sunb a small school (Infants and Juniors s Street combined) with a family atmosphere Derek Winterburn A308 Thame St Mary’s Church that supports every child to achieve Vicar of St Mary’s Parish Church, Hampton. their very best; Area Dean of Hampton page 1 Make-up of the school

St Mary’s Hampton CE Primary School will be a one-form-entry school. Beginning with an intake of 30 Reception children in September 2013, the school will grow to a maximum of 210 when the school is full (ages 4-11, Reception to Year 6). St Mary’s Hampton will be a through primary school, with no change of school between Key Stages 1 and 2.

Nurturing Reception children Admissions Our Reception intake will be taught by a fully Admissions criteria for St Mary’s Hampton qualified teacher with the support of a qualified CE Primary School are as follows: teaching assistant. They will have a separate and secure outdoor play and learning area. After the admission of any pupil with a statement of Special Educational Needs, Drawing on community support where the school is named on the statement, and expertise oversubscription criteria will be applied in this order: Where appropriate the support and expertise of committed volunteers, parents and local i. Looked after children and previously schools will be encouraged; acknowledging Looked after children. St Mary’s Hampton CE Primary School’s roots ii. Children with a sibling already on-roll at in the community. The school will benefit from St Mary’s Hampton CE Primary School enriched learning and expertise and as a result, who will be on roll when the child is children will gain from focused attention admitted (applies from Sept 14). and interaction with a broad range of adults (all of whom will have been interviewed iii. Children whom the Governors accept and CRB checked). have an exceptional medical or social need for a place at the school. Who can apply? iv. Children who live in Hampton South. Families who live in Hampton South are v. Children who live in Hampton. currently disadvantaged in their choice of school. Our aim is to provide the choice of a vi. Other children, with priority to those living small, local Church of England primary school closest to the school. to serve Hampton, in particular families from We welcome applications from families of all Hampton South. faiths and none. Admission is without regard to church attendance. Details of the full admissions policy including definitions of ‘Hampton South’ and ‘Hampton’ and the procedure for allocating children within categories are available from the school website, at www.st-marys-hampton-primary.org The closing date for primary school admissions is Tuesday 15 January 2013.

page 2 page 3 The curriculum

Inspiring a lifelong love of learning Central to our vision is a determination that children will develop a passion for learning. Our school will be a happy and secure place in a supportive family atmosphere. Children will Arts and Music: enrichment for all enjoy their day, lessons and their friendships Children will develop an awareness, experiencing education in its broadest sense. understanding and enjoyment of painting, Breakfast and At its centre will be an enriched, balanced and crafts, drama, architecture, theatre and music. After School clubs exciting curriculum. We want to broaden their experiences and give We are actively working them first-hand opportunities to be creative towards providing Literacy and numeracy: the key and learn at least one musical instrument, and extended hours care we will work alongside organisations such Learning at St Mary’s Hampton CE Primary with local providers. as the Richmond Music Trust to achieve this. School will be underpinned by the National Parents should check School life will involve children in musical Curriculum. We will ensure English and Maths our website for updates. performances, drama and singing, both within are systematically taught so that children the school and in the Borough. should reach levels 4 and 5 by the end of Key Stage 2. We will emphasise the teaching of As the school grows, children will benefit reading, phonics, speaking and listening skills from the London Diocesan Board for Schools’ Outdoor learning and sport Modern Foreign Languages: in the Early Years and Key Stage 1. The small cultural links, teaming up with other Church size of our school will be of particular benefit schools in the area to perform in venues such Our outdoor facilities will be excellent. appreciating another culture to pupils in English and Maths ensuring secure as the Royal Albert Hall. Children will benefit We believe in encouraging enjoyment of Children will learn French throughout the knowledge and skills upon which to develop from the rich cultural, historical and artistic sport and physical activity. Enabling children school. They will be taught names and greetings, these key subjects. heritage of the local area and London, through to discover activities they enjoy will help them numbers, colours and simple vocabulary. stimulating school trips and visits building on to develop a healthy lifestyle, boosting physical Through activities, ICT and conversation they Topic-led teaching for their appreciation of arts and music. Through confidence and encouraging teamwork. will gain the ability to communicate simply At Reception level, PE will be integrated into cross-curricular inspiration our commitment to the arts, our aim is to in French. Beyond the spoken language, give each child a feeling of achievement the learning, with indoor/outdoor activities they will also learn to appreciate some of the Children will learn in all subjects including and celebration, which helps to inspire their encouraged for much of the school day. As characteristics of the French way of life such Science, History and Geography. Topics will be learning in other areas of the curriculum. children progress through the school, more as songs, stories and food. taught through investigative work, experiments structured sporting activities will be taught. and research, and a breadth of activities Sustainability: fostering As well as ample green space and a newly Enriched learning: Friday freedom including visits and visitors with expertise. redeveloped playground, there is an enclosed responsible citizens all-weather pitch for football, netball and We will introduce a timetable on Friday Visits – Science Museum, Natural History Rooted in our Christian values, the school tennis. We will also offer indoor gymnastics, afternoons, offering an exciting range of Museum, Transport Museum, will encourage an active awareness dance and athletics for older year groups. We enrichment options for children within mixed Richmond Museum, , and understanding of sustainability and will make use of Hampton Pool for school age groups. Activities could include sports, art, London Wetland Centre, . conservation. We will teach the children to swimming lessons and a variety of after-school drama, music, cooking, gardening and wildlife Visitors – authors, theatre group from respect the world in which they live by using sporting clubs will be run by volunteers. appreciation. These will offer an extension to , instrumental music our nearby parks, river and the beautiful their regular learning, and will feed back into groups, astronomer with a mobile planetarium. environment in Hampton, as well as the Information Communication the curriculum, deepening their understanding and enjoyment of a range of subjects and spacious and varied outdoor areas of Technology (ICT): a tool for learning our proposed site. This will help them to topics. We will use volunteers to support understand the value of our natural resources ICT will be fully integrated into school life. these activities, inviting parents, carers and at home and at school. An appreciation of Children will benefit from state of the art church members to offer expertise assisting conservation and sustainability will also be teaching facilities, including interactive our teachers. We have also been promised further developed on field trips. whiteboards with touch screens, designated help from teachers and children of other classroom computers and laptops. A fully local schools. networked system will enhance communication and efficiency within the school.

page 4 page 5 A Christian approach Day to day Our Christian ethos will guide everything from behaviour policy to attitudes to life and Attendance and punctuality learning. We will draw on the expertise and Regular attendance and punctuality are legal experience of other church schools such requirements but are also essential if children as St Mary & St Peter’s Teddington, e.g. they are to gain access to the broad and balanced will work with us to develop our curriculum. curriculum. We will work with the Educational We also build on the local and global links Welfare Officer and Richmond Local Authority that St Mary’s Church has established. to ensure our attendance rates are very high. Collective worship will be a key part of life at the school. For Reception children, this will take Welfare the form of storytelling and prayer. This will The well-being of all our children is a top- continue throughout the school as it develops. priority. Class teachers and (Learning Support) Children will learn about Christian belief and Teaching Assistants will naturally be closest to cultural heritage, alongside teaching about your child and the most immediate member of other world faiths, in Religious Education. staff to offer pastoral care. However in our small The proportion of time devoted to the school we expect all staff members to know Building a school teaching of RE is no different from any other and be interested in every child’s welfare. Our state primary. However, parents are entitled First-Aid trained member of staff will be able We are redeveloping existing school buildings in Oldfield Road to to request that their child does not participate to deal with minor injuries. If your child is ill or create a welcoming, stimulating and exciting school, with refurbished in collective worship if they wish. suffers a serious injury you will be contacted. classrooms and excellent outdoor facilities. Building work is scheduled A proud heritage Uniform to be completed by August 2013. We want St Mary’s Hampton CE Primary All children are expected to wear school uniform School to take a place at the heart of the local and we will encourage them to take a pride When the school opens, in September 2013, An inspiring outdoor space, featuring: community and feel our Hampton connection in their appearance. The exact details of the the first intake will benefit from new facilities. • Soft and hard play spaces is something to be proud of. From the school’s uniform are still to be decided but the ‘tone Reception children will enjoy an indoor/ • Environmental zones including garden inception the St Mary’s team has engaged colour’ will be blue. We are researching providers outdoor learning space, a purpose-built play and wildlife areas with local parents, and listened to their needs. to source durable and economical clothing. area and up-to-date resources. • On-site sports facilities This Free School, approved by the DfE and LDBS, is the successful result. We look forward • Large play apparatus Homework to helping the children at St Mary’s Hampton Reception children will take books home become useful, proud and respected citizens to share with their parents. Community The heart of the school of Hampton and Richmond upon Thames. St Mary’s Hampton CE Primary School intends St Mary’s Hampton will be a school with Charging policy to become an integral part of the Hampton Christian values serving the whole community. We will ask parents and carers to make community. We are gathering feedback We welcome applications from families of all St Mary’s Hampton CE Primary voluntary contributions towards the costs of to ensure we create the school that the faiths and none; admission is regardless of School will be a Free School visits, trips and swimming. Children will never community wants. The official consultation church attendance. be excluded from an activity if their family is will run until 21 December; feedback will be A Free School is an all-ability, state-funded unable to make a contribution. However an considered and incorporated in our plans. A good place to grow school. This new government initiative activity may be cancelled if insufficient money Updates are available at enables parents, teachers, charities comes in to cover costs. We will foster high standards of behaviour in www.st-marys-hampton-primary.org and churches to set up new schools. our school, enriched by values such as Proposers have some freedom to tailor If parents/carers are unable to contribute reverence, compassion, trust and forgiveness. their school to meet the needs of their towards the cost of a visit they should contact Bullying in any form will be dealt with swiftly. pupils. Open to all, St Mary’s Hampton the Headteacher, in the strictest confidence. The school’s small size ensures that every child is CE Primary School is being created in Parents on low income may qualify for grants known and appreciated as an individual. Staff will response to parental demand. for school meals, trips, clothing and heating build strong relationships with children and their bills. Please contact the school office for the families, so that each child is valued and cared for. appropriate forms.

page 6 page 7 How can I set about choosing a school? 3. To be most sure of a place at our school FAQ Applications Here’s one approach suggested by a parent put us first (or high up) on your list. who is a member of our group: There are special things that we are Full details of the Admissions Procedure and detailed help offering to parents of reception-aged 1. You should look carefully at what the children: for online applications can be found at: http://bit.ly/PBvJWj nearest schools are aiming for and ask – and https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/ ‘would I be happy for my child to be here?’ • a small Infant/Junior primary, This should help you draw up a long-list. with one site, one Headteacher, one uniform, and an integrated curriculum; 2. Next you might look at the admissions policy/record of each school. • a Free-School fresh start: a redecorated and refitted school, For most schools the question to ask is with new ICT and a determination ‘do I live close enough to stand a chance?’ to support every child to achieve For St Mary’s Hampton CE Primary School their best; ask ‘which Priority Area do I live in?’ (see website for details). You are trying to • and a Church School with all the gauge how likely it is to be offered a place. advantages of a Christian ethos You can probably afford to include some for enabling children to grow up with that are only possible, but think carefully a set of values and aspirations that about the ones that seem improbable. are healthy and enriching. This might make the list shorter. 3. You are left with a number of schools that When do I have to decide by? you should stand a chance at. Now you The closing date for primary school must prioritise them. Which is your first admissions is Tuesday 15 January 2013. choice (so you prioritise all the schools I don’t go to church – on your list)? At this stage, think in terms When will we know? of your preference. Do not worry about On Wednesday 17 April 2013, Richmond will is that a problem? trying to guess how likely it is to get a How do I apply to St Mary’s write to you by first class post with the result of No – it’s not! We are creating a school for place at a particular school. The computer Hampton CE Primary School your application. If you applied online, you can the Hampton community so it will be open will follow your ranking, and place your find out the result of your application once you so that my child will be admitted to all, without regard to religion, or church child at the school highest on your list that have received an email to confirm that you can in September 2013? attendance. has a space for them (according to their do so. If you applied online, you can accept or admissions policy). Our admissions will be handled by decline the offer of a place online. the London Local Authorities’ system. How should I complete How does this work for St Mary’s Hampton You are encouraged to do this online: the application form? You must return the reply slip promptly CE Primary School? to the address on the letter no later than https://www.eadmissions.org.uk. You will be asked to rank up to six schools 1. Put us on your long list. We believe that Thursday 2 May 2013. in order of your preference. There is no However paper forms are available our school is a great new addition to the disadvantage in putting down six schools. from the Borough: range of schools in the area and will be a It would be a mistake to put only one down – wonderful place for any child. Education, Children’s and Cultural Services because if your child does not get in there a Admissions Section place might be found for him or her anywhere 2. Unless you can find six nearer Reception London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in the Borough. classes, put us on your short list. We Civic Centre do not know the numbers of children 44 York Street How does the process work? who will start school in Hampton next TW1 3BZ year; no-one can be sure. On previous Within the central computer program your years’ reckoning we would certainly (Opening hours: Monday-Thursday, child will be ranked for each school you list, have space for all the children in Priority 9.00am to 4.45pm.) according to the schools’ admission policies. Area 1 (Hampton South), probably have There is no extra form for this church school. It will then work through your list of space for all the children in Priority Area 2 preferences starting with your first choice (Hampton) who would not get into other school, and you will be offered a place at the schools, and it is just possible that we first school that has space for your child. would have a few spaces for others.

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