Kennet Valley Primary School

Kennet Valley is a ‘good’ school (Ofsted, November 2019). The school is situated in Ford’s Farm, on the western outskirts of Reading, working within West Berkshire Local Authority. We are a one-form entry primary school for children ages 4 – 11.

The school grounds are extensive comprising 7 classrooms, a school hall/canteen, a music room, a children’s kitchen, a playground, 2 playing fields, a vegetable garden, a pond and a copse where children can experience ‘Forest School’ activities. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage have their own purpose made area towards the front of the school.

The school is organised into four houses. All children and staff, except the Headteacher and Deputy Head are included, as are the governors. Children can earn ‘housepoints’ for good effort, high standards and exemplary behaviour. The housepoints are announced weekly in our ‘celebration assemblies’ where teachers also nominate a ‘Star of the Week’ for each class. Parents are invited to join us for these assemblies.

We are immensely proud of the children at Kennet Valley Primary School and delighted that the Ofsted inspectors noted the many reasons why we are right to feel this way including

• Pupils behave well at all times of the day and in different parts of the school.
• (Pupils) said they know that they must act act out the school's values, such as respect and care.
• Pupils use their time wisely in lessons.
• Pupils like, and take seriously, the responsibilities that they undertake.
• They communicate well with one another in lessons.
• ...relationships between staff and pupils are very strong.
• Pupils are happy in this school and enjoy learning.

We firmly believe that no child, whatever their individual circumstances or level of ability, should be disadvantaged. Each should have every opportunity to achieve their full potential, as well as to enjoy experiences that will spark ambitions and interests that will stay with them their whole lives. I will ensure that my staff have the tools they need to ensure that the children learn effectively. Learning should be a joyful process within a creative and dynamic curriculum.

There is an old saying that ‘schooldays are the best days of our lives.’ I aim to make this true for all the children at Kennet Valley Primary School.