What makes our school different?
Our school is richly diverse and we welcome families from a range of backgrounds. Our curriculum aims to reflect our community. We are home to the Oxfordshire base for deaf pupils. Inclusivity is very important to us.
We are a values-based school. The values you see are not just on our letterhead, they inform our policy, practice, and interactions.
We value the importance of outdoor learning and all our classes in from nursery to Year 3 have their own outdoor areas, we have an on-site forest school and huge grounds for playtimes.
We spend time getting to know individual needs and abilities. We have high expectations for all pupils and provide support for those who need it to achieve their personal best.
Our curriculum is bespoke and written by us, for us. We utilise the local area and enhance our curriculum with trips, visitors and activities frequently.
Our staff are committed to continually developing their own skills through exploring research, training, IRIS technology (self-reflections via video recordings) and visiting other classes and schools. We also encourage regular feedback on how we are doing through our bi-annual questionnaires and termly ‘Have your say’ meetings for parents.
This is what our pupils say about our school:
“Our school helps you to be a better person and motivates you to achieve the best you can.”
“There is no bullying. It’s a safe school. Our teachers make sure we are happy.”
“We get to choose our topics. Learning is fun; we get to do lots of games.”
“New Marston has great opportunities to make friends across the school in Friendship Time, House events and Take over day.”
This is what our parents say about our school:
“There is an excellent sense of community.”
“Communication is great between school and home. I can always talk to the teachers if I need to.”
“The staff make a great team in helping our children to learn.”
“Our children enjoy going to school due to the care and teaching they receive.”
This is what our staff say about our school:
“We recognise and celebrate all talents even the staff’s.”
“Our school values (Perseverance, respect, teamwork and enthusiasm) are important to all.”
“Our children are happy.”
“We have fantastic school grounds and playgrounds for the children to play and learn in.”
This is what our visitors say:
“We were really impressed by the enthusiasm of your pupils.”
“I admire all the hard work that goes on, you all do an amazing job!”
“The atmosphere in your school is very welcome. I would love to return to your supportive and happy school.”
New Marston Primary School is part of the River Learning Trust. Please read about the Trust Principles here.
