Pupils receive expert help to gain the reading and writing skills they need to do well in all subjects. As a result, pupils make good progress
There is much joy in this school. Pupils value their teachers, and the rich and diverse community in which they learn
Teachers take account of individual pupils’ needs in their good lesson planning. They make sure that pupils, even those who arrive at unusual points in the school year, are quickly assimilated and make good progress
Teaching is strong in the sixth form. Teachers are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. They show great commitment. Students are fulsome in their praise of the impact their teachers have had on their future education
Lessons are characterised by strong and positive relationships between pupils and teachers. Teachers know pupils well. Often teachers target the learning that individual pupils need because they know them so well
In key stages 1 and 2 teachers plan many opportunities for pupils to deepen their knowledge, understanding and skills.
A very warm welcome to The Bemrose Primary Phase
The School Day
There is an open door policy for all children and parents, allowing children to be dropped off in their classrooms in the morning at 8.40am. Between 8.40am-8.50am children are set a morning challenge linked to the curriculum to engage, excite and get them ready for their learning that day. Parents are welcome to stay in the classrooms during this time to settle and support their child as they start their school day.
At the end of the school day the doors to the classrooms are opened at 3.15pm by the class teacher allowing parents to collect their child/ren. Between 3.15pm and 3.25pm, parents are welcome to speak to the class teacher and/or visit the classroom to explore with their child the work they have been doing during that day.
EYFS
| 08:40am – 08:50am | Morning Challenge Time |
| 08:50am – 09:00am | Registration |
| 09:00am –11:50am | Morning sessions including snacky maths time |
| 11:50am-12:50pm | Lunch |
| 12:50pm– 3:00pm | Afternoon sessions (Continuous provision for EYFS) |
| 3:00pm to 3:15pm | Story time |
| 3:15pm | Home Time |
KS1
| 08:40am – 08:50am | Morning Challenge Time |
| 08:50am – 09:00am | Registration |
| 09:00 am- 10:50am | Morning Sessions (Break Time 10:50am – 11:00am) |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Afternoon Sessions (Break Time 2:15pm – 2:30pm) |
| 3:00pm – 3:15pm | Story Time |
| 3:15pm | Home Time |
KS2
| 08:40am – 08:50am | Morning Challenge Time |
| 08:50am – 09:00am | Registration |
| 09:00 am- 12:30pm | Morning Sessions (Break Time 10:50am – 11:00am) |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Afternoon Sessions |
| 3:00pm – 3:15pm | Story Time |
| 3:15pm | Home Time |
Uniform
“Students are proud to be members of this school and are proud too of their school uniform” – Ofsted September 2012
With this statement from the Ofsted report for the Secondary Phase in mind, and believing that uniform gives children a strong sense of belonging and cohesion, the Primary Phase uniform requirements are outlined below;
Winter: October Half Term until Easter
- Black trousers / shorts
- Black skirt / pinafore
- White shirt / blouse
- House coloured tie
- Black sweatshirt/jumper or black cardigan with Bemrose school logo
- Sensible black coloured shoes. No open sandals or high heels
- Black / white socks
- Plain, dark coloured coats
Summer: Easter until October Half Term
- Yellow & white striped or checked dress
- Yellow polo shirt with Bemrose school logo & black shorts/skirt
You are able to purchase the school tie and book bag from the school’s main reception desk.
Jumpers, cardigans and Yellow polo shirts with The Bemrose School logo on and PE kits can be purchased from Uniform Direct.
KS1 and KS2 Assemblies
- Monday – Celebration assembly
- Tuesday – KS1 assembly (KS2 circle time—class based)
- Wednesday – KS2 assembly (KS1 circle time—class based)
- Thursday – Whole school singing practice
- Friday – Whole school themed assembly
School Dinners
There is a school dinner option available for the Primary Phase, adapted from the Secondary Catering Facilities, for your child/ren, should you require them to have a school dinner. Each week the menu changes and every child is sent home with a copy of the menu each term. School dinners are £2.35 a day. If you require a change from school lunches or sandwiches then we ask that you give the catering staff 2 weeks’ notice before the change can happen.
Behaviour in School
Read our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) behaviour booklet here.
Read our Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) behaviour booklet here.
We hope that you have found this information helpful. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us on 01332 366711.