Heathmere Primary School - Prospectus 2022

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“ The broad and engaging curriculum in the Early Years ensures that children make a good start to their schooling.”

OFSTED, FEBRUARY 2019

Welcome to

HEATHMERE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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At Heathmere, we want all children to be happy, confident and achieve their best.

Respect • Resilience • High Expectations We are a school in the heart of the community. The staff who work at Heathmere really know our children and keep them at the centre of everything we do. All children are treated equally and all children are welcome at Heathmere.

The school has an ‘open door’ and parents are welcomed to ask questions and share concerns. We are always striving to improve and make our school better for the children.

Miss Emma Lewis Headteacher

Our vision is a school where all members of the community work together so that children learn and achieve their full potential in a calm, safe and caring environment.

“ Leaders are passionate and caring in the way that they run the school.

As a result, Heathmere is a nurturing and safe school where all can flourish.“ OFSTED, FEBRUARY 2019

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At Heathmere, the children’s learning is purposeful, empowering them to be ambitious for their future.

Heathmere benefits from specialist teachers in Maths and English, who train teachers at Heathmere and other schools.

The school also employs specialist teachers for gymnastics, dance, music and art, so the curriculum is dynamic and innovative, while preparing children for their future.

Reading is at the heart of our curriculum.

Children are expected to read daily and we have a well-stocked library.

Heathmere is an inclusive school. We have high expectations for all children and want them to be successful as they move to secondary school and beyond.

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EXCELLE OPPORT

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Heathmere school has a unique environment with lots of outdoor space and large classrooms.

Children from Heathmere compete regularly at sports competitions; the school minibus transports the children when required.

ENT TUNITIES Trips around the local area and to central London are linked to the school’s curriculum.

Older children enjoy a residential stay at an activity centre.

There is a wide range of after-school clubs on offer for all children Y1 – Y6. These include sports, dance, music and art.

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HEATHMERE IN THE COMMUNITY

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The pupils at Heathmere are ambassadors for Roehampton.

The school minibus gives us a high profile in the local community.

There is a morning collection for pupils who live in Putney Vale.

Heathmere works closely with After School Rocks, an afterschool arts provision based at The Alton Activity Centre, who can provide childcare until 6.30pm. We work with Roehampton University and the older children play tennis there.

Heathmere School was a founder member of The Roehampton Community Box – a food support programme established at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

There are a range of adult courses that can be accessed through Heathmere including: Maths and English GCSE, ESOL classes and parenting classes. We also have a social worker based at the school, who can help signpost parents to other organisations when needed.

“ I would definitely recommend Heathmere as a school. There is a great team of teachers and support staff who do their best to get the best out of our children.“ PARENT SURVEY, MAY 2021

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Admissions to Heathmere are through Wandsworth Local Authority.

All prospective parents can contact the school to make an appointment to look around. The Headteacher shows around all parents individually.

Uniform: There is a school polo shirt and jumper with the school logo. Children can wear jogging bottoms or school trousers/skirts. All children are expected to wear trainers at school so they are comfortable during the day and active at playtimes.

Times of the day: School starts 8.45am – 9am and ends 3.15pm – 3.30pm.

Breakfast club starts at 7.45am.

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“ My child enjoys coming to school every day.

He loves Heathmere through and through.”

PARENT SURVEY, MAY 2021

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Heathmere Primary School Alton Road, London SW15 4LJ phone

020 8788 9057

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