PRIMARYPROSPECTUS
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recognising learning as a social function which should excite and inspire children and young people
About The Collegiate Trust
The Collegiate Trust works in the boroughs of Croydon and Crawley, educating children and young people from 3-19 years of age with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all. Such an education achieves excellent outcomes in pupil progress and attainment, a rich creative, cultural and physical learning experience, and great personal and social development for all pupils. This is achieved by working with and developing strong teams of staff in each school, under the direction of the Principal of the school and the Local Governing Body (LGB).
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AMBITION for every one of our learners and each of our staff to be the best they can be
The Trust grew out of Riddlesdown Collegiate, an outstanding (OFSTED, May 2016) secondary school in Croydon with over 2,000 students and 200 staff. Gossops Green (p6), in Crawley, was the next school (and the first primary) to join the Trust, followed by Waterfield Primary (p12) (also in Crawley). The Quest Academy, Courtwood Primary (p5) and Gilbert Scott Primary were the next cohort of schools to join the Trust, followed by Kenley Primary School (p9) most recently in September 2021. In 2022, Gilbert Scott Primary became Quest Primary (p11).
reaching the highest academic levels and developing personal, social and creative skills
ACHIEVEMENT
COLLABORATION
becoming better at what we do through working together in a supportive and challenging manner
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An Inclusive Community and Nurturing School
Admission Applications for a Reception place are made for children whose 5th birthday falls between 1st September and 31st August, through Croydon Local Authority. All applications are made online, via the following link Admissions to infant, junior and primary schools | Croydon Council and need to be submitted by 15th January 2023.
Courtwood Primary children are well motivated and a pleasure to work with. They relate positively to each other and to visitors and demonstrate good behaviour both in and out of the classroom. We strive to provide the very best learning environment and learning experiences for our children, and it is the combination of these factors that leads to the improving standards at our school.
Courtwood Primary School is a one form entry community primary school, located in Forestdale, South Croydon.
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Courtwood Primary School
We aim to provide a broad, balanced and rich curriculum designed to engage and develop a love of learning. Our curriculum is carefully planned and ensures our children are equipped with the knowledge, vocabulary, and cultural capital that they need to support future learning. We view learning as a partnership and value the relationship between home and school; where there is a shared goal to ensure all children are able to reach their potential, both academically and personally.
Curriculum
We passionately believe in the inclusion of every child; the school has an excellent reputation in the borough for inclusion and provides specialist teaching for children on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder in our Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP). We have a strong nurturing ethos and a purpose-built Nurture provision (The Sunshine Room) where we develop children’s social and emotional skills, resilience, self-esteem, and confidence. The children at Courtwood Primary School are happy, kind, resilient and motivated learners.
We encourage all parents to visit our school before making a final decision and applying for a place. We hold Open Mornings during the Autumn Term. Keep a look out on our website for the dates. Please phone the school office to book your place. In year admissions are made online via the following link Primary school in-year admissions: step by step | Croydon Council.
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Outdoor Learning
At Courtwood Primary, we are fortunate to have extensive outdoor space with our own Forest School, pond and Edible Playground which we use to promote outdoor education for our children across the mainstream and ELP. Our own woodland has been specifically developed to deliver Forest School sessions, where children learn skills such as den building, bushcraft and cooking on an open fire. Learning outside the classroom provides children with the opportunity to achieve and develop confidence through hands-on learning, supporting the development of healthy and active lifestyles by offering children opportunities for physical activity, freedom and movement, and promoting a sense of well-
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Outdoors learning
Developing the whole child Gossops Green children are taught to be considerate and care for their school, their community, and for one another. They learn that they have the power to make the world a fairer, kinder place and they are nurtured to develop confidence, to articulate their ideas and to be proud of who they are. Our children take on leadership roles from an early age and develop essential life skills such as working in a team, leading projects and taking responsibility.
A happy child will go on to thrive in their education. Ofsted commented that Gossops Green ‘has a family atmosphere…and staff know their pupils well and look after them carefully.’ It is true that above all else, this is a happy school where children feel valued, listened to and safe. At Gossops Green, we value the whole child and develop their emotional, physical and mental wellbeing, alongside their academic learning. We put a great emphasis on nurture and wellbeing with a dedicated Nurture team working full-time in school to support children and families.
Not all children learn in the same way and many children particularly
Gossops Green Primary School opened over 60 years ago and is at the very heart of the local community. We provide a calm, purposeful learning environment that strives to provide exceptional education and the best learning opportunities possible for all. This has been recognised by Ofsted, who judged the school GOOD with OUTSTANDING for Early Years and Leadership and Management.
thrive learning outside. The school’s green and expansive school grounds provide plenty of space and opportunities for children to learn and play beneath the canopy of trees, enjoy the peace and beauty of our sensory garden, have fun working together orienteering or to explore how to climb, balance, and be active within our newly-created outdoors play-space. The grounds are used to teach and explore curriculum subjects to make other areas of learning come to life.
A happy child
Gossops Green
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Lifelong Learners
The key to our success
Spiritual, physical and emotional wellbeing
We hope you feel inspired to visit us, meet our fantastic children and feel the positivity and ‘can do’ ethos of this very special learning community. We look forward to welcoming you. For more information about looking around our school, please ring the office or look on our website for information about Open AdmissionMornings. to this school is co-ordinated by a team based in Horsham. Applications should be made to Pupil Admissions Team (Area C), Adults and Children, Learning, County Hall North, Chartway, Horsham, RH12 1XA. Tel: 08450 751007. e-mail:admissions.north@westsussex.gov.uk.
Effective communication supports our children to hear and see that they are valued and important. Our children are enabled to express their feelings, beliefs, show empathy and be aware of their own physical and emotional well-being.
Belonging – local and global
Communication is the gateway to learning, academic achievement and success beyond school and into adulthood. Our children learn to be critical thinkers and develop a life-long love of learning.
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Our curriculum
Our creative and challenging curriculum is planned around topics which spark children’s interest and make them excited to learn new skills and knowledge. We build in many memorable experiences to bring learning alive and meaningful for our children. We believe our children should experience the best and we are one of only two schools in all West Sussex to be recognised with the prestigious Music Mark Award due to our exciting and inclusive approach to this wonderful subject. We are also proud to have been awarded the national Gold Mark for our exemplary School Games provision. Whilst we offer an exceptional wider curriculum, we match this with our excellent teaching of the core subjects. Year 6 pupils left Gossops Green this year (2022), exceeding national results in each of the statutory assessments (SATs) in maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling).
Knowledge, skills and understanding
Our children learn that good communicators develop an appreciation of others; their needs, beliefs, values and cultures. This empowers them to challenge stereotypes, bias and discrimination. Our children learn to understand the ways in which communication can be used to contribute positively to the local and wider community.
Our children will become confident communicators who aspire to read widely, develop maths fluency and are able to articulate their knowledge across a wide range of subjects. In an ever-changing world our children will understand and use digital platforms with sensitivity, intelligence and full awareness of technology’s power to enhance communication.
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At the heart of all we do is our belief in excellent communication. The Gossops Green curriculum is driven by four key themes which we believe are the KEY to unlocking the potential that all children at our wonderful school possess:
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allow the children to take their learning outside of the classroom, where they learn skills such as den building, bushcraft and cooking on an open fire. In addition, our outdoor spaces allow deeper explorations into Science, History and Art alongside the opportunity of developing ideas that can be used in their story-writing and other indoor learning tasks. Forest School provides excellent opportunities for working together and understanding each other.
l We champion involvement in our wider community so that our pupils have the tools to become considerate members of society.
l Our creative curriculum provides opportunities for the children to interact with the outdoor environment, to promote wellbeing and foster a sense of environmental responsibility.
Kenley Primary School works to develop a love of learning for life through a stimulating and creative curriculum. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and we expect our staff, volunteers & visitors to share in this commitment.
Environmentally Friendly – we enjoy and preserve our natural world
l Our nurturing culture inspires ambition, respect and the confidence to develop. Expectations are high, all success is celebrated and parents are active partners in their children’s education.
The school provides a stimulating and happy environment in which staff, parents and Governors work together to provide a creative, balanced and meaningful curriculum for the children. We are a vibrant school that does its very best to ensure all children flourish throughout their time with us; thriving as individuals and achieving their academic potential.
In year admissions create an account on the parent portal via this link: aspxservelec-synergy.com/Synergy/Parents/default.https://croydon.cloud.Rememberyourusernameandpasswordas you will need them to access your application at a later date. Once the account has been created the Application Form can then be completed online.
l At Kenley Primary School, we all work together in supportive, positive surroundings. We are not afraid to take risks in our learning and know that experiences are an opportunity to improve.
Our vision is to be at the heart of the local community, educating children so that they become happy, confident individuals who strive to achieve their full potential. Underpinning everything we do is our commitment to ensuring that all children leave Kenley Primary School with “A Love of Learning for Life”.
Community Focussed – we build links with our local community
Collaborative – we celebrate the power of working together
Kenley Primary School has extensive outdoor space, which is used throughout the year for PE, playtimes and outdoor learning. Our unique Forest School is an area which has been specifically developed to
Inclusive – we celebrate diversity and value individuality
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Find out more at www.kenleyprimary.org.uk
Application for Reception places at Kenley Primary School are made through the local authority in which you reside. All applications are made online. You will need to create an account by using the following link https://www.eadmissions. org.uk/ then follow the guidelines. All Reception applications need to be submitted online. We encourage all parents to visit our school before making a final decision and applying for a place. We hold Open Mornings during the Autumn Term. Keep a look out on our website for the date.
Kenley Primary School
Children at Kenley Primary School are encouraged to be positive, responsible and considerate whilst being confident and successful independent learners, capable of working cooperatively with others.
AmbitiousValues – we have high expectations of everyone Respectful – we treat others the way we would like to be treated
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The school has an on-site nursery for 26 children in the morning and 8 places, which parents pay for, in the afternoon. At the heart of our Nursery is the principle that young children need to play and have fun in order to learn about and understand the world around them.
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Quest Primary School is a single form entry school located in South Croydon serving the community of Monks Hill and beyond. We work in partnership with our neighbour secondary school, The Quest Academy, to provide the best possible educational outcomes and experiences for our pupils. Our focus is on developing excellent teaching and learning, supported by an engaging and ambitious curriculum offer that ensures pupils can achieve their potential.
We take children whose 5th birthday falls during the academic year (from 1st September to 31st August). Croydon local authority is responsible for the application process and forms need to be submitted (online or paper) by the date set in January. You are most welcome to contact the school to visit, meet the Head of School and tour the site. We hold Open Mornings during the Autumn Term. Please phone the office to book your place.
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Our staff provide a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone. Pupils enjoy coming to school and are enthusiastic about learning. We have a large site with wonderful spacious grounds, that include our EYFS outdoor learning area, heated swimming pool, music room and large computing suite. We also provide specialist teaching for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties in our Enhanced Learning Provision.
their academic learning through sport, music and the arts as well as opportunities to develop leadership skills. Every child is supported to strive to reach their best, ensuring they leave Quest Primary School as confident, well-rounded and kind young people, with the academic skills they require to be successful at the next stage of their education.
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Quest Primary works collaboratively with other Collegiate Trust schools to deliver the shared vision of an ‘exceptional education for all.’ We passionately believe that ‘Learning Changes Lives’ and are determined that through our school values of excellence, responsibility and aspiration, all children will develop to their full potential during their time at Quest Primary.
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In partnership with The Collegiate Trust, Waterfield’s aim is to provide ‘Exceptional Education for All’ by creating an environment in which everyone is ‘Aiming high and Achieving their best’.
Waterfield Primary School is situated beside a large, beautiful millpond which provides a wealth of first-hand learning opportunities for our children.
Waterfield’s curriculum is rich in technology and the arts. Recent achievements include holding the Primary Quality Mark, Gold Music Mark and Gold PE Games Mark. The state of the art ‘Tech Hub’ houses robotics and virtual reality headsets, whilst all classes have access to both computer desktop pods and mobile tablet technology, placing Waterfield firmly at the forefront of digital
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facilities include an Arts Studio, Forest Glade and Outdoor Classroom.
Through the school values of demonstrating kindness, respect and a hard-working attitude Waterfield believes all children can achieve their true potential and unlock what makes them unique and special.
Waterfield Primary School
A caring two form entry Nursery and Primary, Waterfield firmly believes in forming close community links and sees children’s learning as a dedicated partnership between home and school.
All of the staff at Waterfield are dedicated to providing the best teaching and learning experience for each and every child.
Waterfield aims to provide a broad, balanced and rich curriculum designed to engage and develop a love of learning. Staff at Waterfield celebrate an integrated creative curriculum, which is underpinned by a structured approach to teaching the core subjects. Through dedication and imagination teachers and children create relevant topics that combine to produce unique ‘Vehicles for Learning’ that support personal, academic, creative and physical development.
Lower School – Years 1-2
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The Upper School is a genuine learning community that draws on the ambitious outcomes created by the Lower School.
The children continue their learning journey in the Lower School where they are offered an exciting curriculum and continue their love of learning through practical, hands-on experiences as well as enjoying formal structured Key Stage One lessons. Utilizing the local environment and keeping reading at the forefront of learning, the Lower School prides itself on developing the children’s global understanding.
Early Years Department
Children are welcomed to Waterfield through the care of the Early Years Department. Featuring a teacher led Nursery and two Reception Home Rooms, children are free to explore the wonderful provision both inside and outside. Ongoing refurbishments will see the Tree House classroom, Forest Glade and gross motor castle feature as favourite exploration areas for the children. Learning through creative play, children are encouraged to let their curiosity roam as they learn through adventure, story books and imagination. Synthetic Phonics are taught and all children will experience exposure to early reading, writing and number skills.
After building a strong foundation of core skills the children join our Middle School.
Upper School – Years 5-6
Technology, discussion and reflection are utilised to generate independent learners who are engaged in the wider world. Cross-curricular themes enable deeper exploration into concepts, whilst a high focus on pastoral care supports the children as they look forward to the next phase of their education.
“Waterfield is a fantastic place to learn.” Year 6
Middle School – Year 3-4
During their time in the Middle School, learning is designed to foster independence, build resilience and consolidate the application of foundational skills. Re-visiting knowledge learnt in the Lower School; our children utilise computer hubs/digital platforms and engaging topics to bring their knowledge to life, whilst dynamic small precision groups utilise our staff to ensure EVERY child achieves their personal best. From Monster Hunting, to the exploration of the historical significance of our locality, our learners really grow into true ‘experts’ ready for the Upper School.
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Setting expectations high and believing that everyone can achieve their potential, Waterfield demonstrates an inclusive environment that prides itself on a culturally rich learning journey that stretches children academically and develops them holistically.
Admissions to Waterfield are co-ordinated by a team based in Horsham. Applications should be made to the Pupil Admissions Team (Area C), Adults and Children, Learning, County Hall North, Chartway, Horsham, RH12 1XA. Tel: 08450 751007. email: admissions.north@ westsussex.gov.uk.
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Courtwood Primary School, Courtwood Lane, Addington, Croydon, Surrey CR0 9HX www.courtwood.org.uk t: 020 8657 8454 e: office@courtwood.org.uk
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