Welcome
We are a small Church of England Primary School grounded in family values; we foster compassion, understanding and kindness. As one of the few remaining one-form entry primary schools, we ensure each child feels known and included. We welcome all into our nurturing community. Fanoula Smith, Executive Headteacher.
Ofsted March 2025
We are really proud of our recent report. It said:
"This is a caring and nurturing school. Pastoral support is a real strength. Pupils feel safe in school. They speak confidently and can name adults they can talk to if they ever feel worried. Relationships between pupils and adults are strong. Pupils know they are always listened to and valued."
"A shared understanding of generous love and respect creates a culture of care and aspiration."
SIAMS 2023
Welcome to SPSL!
We are a small Church of England Primary School grounded in family values; we foster compassion, understanding and kindness. As one of the few remaining one-form entry primary schools, we can ensure each child feels known and included.
We welcome all into our nurturing community, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family too.
Fanoula Smith, Executive Headteacher.
Have you seen how good our school is?
In 2023 the numbers of our pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths was above the local and national averages. The number of pupils achieving at a higher was also above the local authority and national averages.
Above average academic results
We aim to provide an excellent education based on the principles of the Church of England, welcoming those of the Christian faith, those of other faiths and those of none. We understand that faith is the unseen warp and weft of the love that weaves our community together
Rooted in the Church
Creative play
Our children learn about real, nutritious and delicious food. Our head chef, Dan, is a member of Chefs in Schools cooking fresh food from scratch every day and using nothing pre-packaged. Even the tomato ketchup and bread are made in house!
We're part of the school food revolution!
Our children our encouraged to help out around the school whenever and wherever they can, developing their sense of community, and taking care of younger children.
Responsible future citizens
Flamingo Class class operates within the inclusive environment of the mainstream school, allowing children with ASD to benefit from both individualised instruction and opportunities to interact with their neurotypical peers.
Specialist teachers
Our nursery room is packed with stimulating resources to support the children’s learning, including play-dough, painting & creative, water play, messy play, domestic role-play, small world, construction, maths, writing, reading and storytelling areas.
Our nursery - an incredible learning environment, inside and outside
We are very lucky to have strong links with the outreach program at St Paul's Cathedral. Singing teachers and organ scholars come into the school weekly to share their expertise and enthusiasm with our children.
Young musicians
We want to develop the whole child which means their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Life-long learning
We have created an environment in our outdoor areas in which our children develop a life-long relationship with the natural world. Implemented by trained practitioners, our children get the full Forest School experience within their own school.
The natural world in our playgrounds
"Shared values are explored during collective worship which is shaped by the Anglican foundation of the school. This creates meaningful moments for spiritual development." SIAMS 2023
Opportunities for prayer and reflection
OUR VISION AND VALUES
Find out what we're all about and what makes our school tick.
