Hampton Academies Trust
Hampton College Primary
Prospectus for Admissions September 2025
”Partnership, Respect, Ownership, Understanding, Determination”
Hampton College Primary Contents
Preparing to come to our school
Welcome Letter
Our
Our
Ofsted Report
Admissions
Routines at our school
School Term Dates
The School Day
Governing Body
Attendance and our Community
Our approach to teaching and learning
Our Curriculum
Home Learning
Cornerstones Curriculum
Little Wandle Phonics
Supporting and Challenging Children
Pastoral Care and Support
Promoting Positive Behaviour
Assessment and reporting to parents
Home School Agreement
Pupil Leadership Opportunities
Extra-curricular activities, trips and visits
Breakfast and After School Clubif
Uniform, school meals and medical
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School Uniform
School Meals
Free School Meals
Pupils with additional dietary requirements
Keeping children safe at Hampton College Primary
Contact
Chair of Governors: Ms K Umpleby
Executive Headteacher: Dr H Price
Head of School: Mr P Jones
Deputy Head of School: Mrs M Stuffins
Assistant Head of School: Mrs L Tuley
Pupils on roll:
358 (Primary Phase)
1,048 (Years 7 to 11)
287 (Sixth Form)
Dear Parent/Carer
A warm welcome to Hampton College Primary.
I have worked at Hampton College since September 2013 and I fully believe in the Hampton College Vision and Values, which have been developed for our youngest children into the Primary Phase PROUD aspirations. At Hampton College Primary we firmly believe that children should come to school to learn, grow and develop in many areas. We also believe that children should enjoy their learning and as such we place an emphasis on making learning exciting and fun.
From their first day in Reception to their last day in Year 6 we want our children to feel happy and safe at school as key members of our school community We also value our partnership with parents and look forward to working closely with our families throughout the primary years and beyond.
If you choose to send your child to Hampton College Primary, we will welcome your child into our school from the first day they start when they become a member of our school family. We want every child to feel valued and to feel PROUD to be a member of our school.
If you have any questions about Hampton College Primary, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely
Paul Jones Head of School (Primary)
Our vision and values
Our vision as a Trust is to meet the needs of our students and equip them to fulfil their potential.
Values
1. We value people:
• The College will be a welcoming place, at the heart of its community, valuing all people and their talents, beliefs and cultures equally;
• Students will feel safe and respected as individuals at school;
• They will feel happy to come to Hampton College to learn;
• All staff will feel valued, informed and involved in decision making;
• Parents and carers will feel well informed and involved in their child’s education;
• We recognise families as sources of love and care for their members and as the basis of a society in which people care for others
2.We value learning:
• The College will provide for high quality teaching and learning, involving challenging and enjoyable activities; this will enable our students to think and to produce high quality work;
• Our curriculum will cater for a wide range of ability and talent and will provide students with a broad, general education of the highest quality. We will provide an outstanding choice of extra curricular activities.
3.We value positive behaviour:
• The College will have a positive ethos, which emphasises respect, responsibility and participation;
• Students will be encouraged to grow spiritually, morally, socially and culturally;
• We will place a high emphasis on maintaining positive relationships with students, based on honesty and fairness;
• We will expect all members of the College to act with courtesy, respect and good manners;
• We will emphasise the pleasure in learning and we will do our best to make sure that fun is part of the experience for all at Hampton College.
4.We value health:
• The College will promote the importance of healthy living and we will emphasise its impact on learning;
• In all areas of operation, the College will stress the importance of healthy eating; students will be encouraged to drink water in most classes;
• The whole College site is a no-smoking area at all times;
• We believe that the health and safety of students, staff and visitors are of paramount importance and they will always be our first consideration;
• We will work with students, parents/carers and relevant external agencies to promote safe travel to and from school;
• In the interest of safety, students will receive clear messages about items that should not be brought onto College premises, or on school visits.
5.We value leadership:
• The College will be well governed, managed and led, having excellent relationships with other schools and agencies. Resources will be used effectively to support learning;
• Students will be offered opportunities to show responsibility and to develop leadership skills.
6.We value our community:
• The College will emphasise the opportunities and responsibilities that life in a large community can bring;
• We will make our facilities available to members of our community for learning and for leisure;
• Hampton College will enhance community life;
• Students will be made aware of the positive roles they can play in our global community;
• Students will learn to respect religious and cultural diversity.
7.We value our environment:
• We will provide an outstanding learning environment: stimulating, colourful and well cared for;
• Students will learn to respect their environment at a local, national and international level.
8.We value the future:
• We will develop the next generation of citizens and leaders, willing and able to play active roles in their communities;
• We will lead out into the world young people who feel positive about themselves and demonstrate a passion for life, who respec t the rights of other people and who are ready to make their mark.
At Hampton College Primary we have translated the Hampton College Vision and Values into five aspirations which are collectively known as our PROUD approach. These five aspirations are embedded within school and set the ethos for our primary phase for children, staff, parents and visitors alike. We are PROUD of Hampton College and we are PROUD of our aspirations.
Our PROUD approach was also our inspiration for our five school ‘Houses’ created in 2019.
Ofsted
The school has been recognised by OFSTED as Good or Outstanding in all five inspections since opening in September 2005 (March 2007, June 2010, May 2013, May 2017, June 2023).
The full reports can be viewed on our website: www.hamptoncollegeprimary.org.uk
“An unwavering commitment to establishing an inclusive, welcoming school” - Ofsted
Admissions
Admissions criteria for admission in school year beginning September 2025:
1. A ‘looked after child’or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).
2. Children living in the catchment area served by the school* with a sibling** of compulsory school age on roll at the time of admission.
3. Children living in the catchment area for the school*.
4. Children of members of staff, provided that they have been employed for a minimum of two years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
5. The attendance of a sibling** on the school roll at the time of admission.
6. Other children whose parents have requested a place.
*An alphabetical list of streets and their school catchment areas is available on the Peterborough City Council website. **For the purposes of admissions, the Department for Education’s definition of sibling is as follows: ‘Sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carer’s partner and in every case, the child should be living in the same family unit at the same address’
The local authority will admit children with a statement of special educational needs or education health and care plan which names the school. Apply online at www.peterborough.gov.uk/admissions - deadline 15 January 2025.
“ “Pupils are happy and proud to attend Hampton College. They know their teachers want them to do well academically and care about their personal development“
- Ofsted
Autumn term 2025
Autumn Term opens Thursday 4 September 2025
Half Term Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2025
Autumn Term closes Friday 19 December 2025
Spring term 2026
Spring Term opens Tuesday 6 January 2026
Half Term Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026
Spring Term closes Friday 27 March 2026 Summer term 2026
Summer Term opens Monday 13 April 2026
May Day Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2026
Half Term Monday 25 to Friday 29 May 2026
Summer Term closes Friday 17 July 2026
Governing body
Ms Karen Umpleby
Ms Alex Ford
Mr Paul Jones
Mrs Kerry Rigby
Mr Al Greenwood
Mrs Kerran Harwood
Mr Omar Kawsar
Mr Abiola Aderibigbe
Mr Scott Steele
Attendance
Attendance at school is key for children to progress academically and thrive socially and emotionally. It has been shown that children with the best attendance make better progress at school and therefore we kindly request that our parents consider this when arranging appointments for their children or taking children out of school during term time.
At Hampton College Primary we are striving towards a whole school attendance target of 97%. In order to celebrate excellent attendance we recognise the classes with the best three attendance figures in our achievementassemblies every other Friday and in our fortnightly newsletters too. We also give out 100% and excellent attendance awards each term and at the end of the year.
Lateness
We operate an electronic registration system, which logs absence and lateness. This is then monitored and if it becomes a serious problem we will work with the child and their family to resolve the issue.
Holidays During Term Time
Parents should be aware that we will only authorise absences during term time in exceptional circumstances. Changes to legislation mean that holidays are unlikely to be an exceptional circumstance and we would ask you to think carefully before you decide to take your child out of school. You will be aware that sanctions, such as a penalty notice, can be put in place for unauthorised absence from school.
Community
We are keen that Hampton College should be at the heart of community life in Hampton. Our aim is to work with the community and to enrich community life in Hampton as the College develops and grows.
We expect Hampton College Primary pupils to behave well on their way to and from the school so that they stay safe, behave respectfully towards members of the public and are seen as PROUD ambassadors of our school.
We take our responsibility for the behaviour of our students ‘beyond the school gate’seriouslyandworkwith our families to ensure that our children present the very best aspects of Hampton College Primary when they are out and about in the local community, or further afield on trips and visits.
Charging Policy
A copy of the Hampton College Charging Policy can be obtained upon request.
Travel to School
The roads in Hampton can be very busy with traffic, particularly before and after school, therefore we encourage our parents and children to walk, cycle or scoot to school where possible. This is good for health and the environment.
Our Curriculum
At Hampton College Primary, our curriculum is the beginning of a lifelong journey through education into adulthood, which inspires and motivates our children, preparing and nurturing them for their future as global citizens We ensure that our curriculum is knowledge-based, providing sequential, inspiring, engaging and memorable learning opportunities for each and every child in order to develop a deep and secure understanding in each subject. Through holistic, broad and balanced teaching of core and foundation subjects our aim is to equip each learner with the knowledge, skills, understanding and cultural capital they require to achieve their future potential, whatever their talent may be.
Year 1
Year 2
Paw, Claws and Whiskers Wriggle and Crawl
The Enchanted Woodland Muck, Mess and Mixtures
Bright Lights, Big City Coastline
Dinosaur Planet Magnificent Monarchs
School Days The Scented Garden
Year 3
Year 4
Predator! Traders and Raiders
Gods and Mortals Misty Mountain, Winding River
Rocks, Relics and Rumbles Burps, Bottoms and Bile
Scrumdiddlyumptious Potions
Tribal Tales I am Warrior
Year 5
Year 6
Stargazers A Child's War
Pharaohs Hola Mexico
Off with Her Head! Frozen Kingdom
Sow, Grow and Farm Revolution
Scream Machine Maafa
Home Learning
We expect our children to read regularly at home, as well as practising their spellings and multiplication tables. Additional home learning activities linked to their curriculum topic, plus core subjects in KS2, will also be set by each class teacher.
Cornerstones Curriculum
We teach Phonics, English and Maths discretely in all key stages and Science discretely in Key Stage 2 with links to the Cornerstones ILPs being made where possible and topic sessions covering the full range of other subject areas.
Little Wandle Phonics
In EYFS and Key Stage 1 we use the Little Wandle programme to teach daily phonics and three reading sessions each week.
Supporting and Challenging Children
As an inclusive school we believe that all children at Hampton College Primary should be treated equally and are all entitled to teaching and learning opportunities which encourage independence, resilience, co-operation, collaboration, active engagement, dialogue, enthusiastic participation and fun. Our curriculum approach also encourages all children to be challenged and extend their learning further.
We aim to support children with additional needs, recognised medical conditions, disabilities or other barriers to learning through differentiation of tasks in lessons, support from additional adults through intervention provision or personalised, bespoke support. Mrs Michele Stuffins is our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo) and Miss Michelle Giles is our Assistant SENDCo. They are happy to speak to, or meet with, parents who have concerns about their child’s additional needs.
Pastoral Care and Support
At Hampton College Primary we value working in partnership with our families. We appreciate there are times in a child’s life where they need a helping hand, a kind word or a bit of extra support pastorally, to help them to deal with certain issues which may be upsetting for them, for example; friendship disputes, anxiety, bereavement, loss or separation. We also know that families sometimes need some extra support or guidance in difficult circumstances and we believe that school staff can sometimes offer the stability that families need in order to face unexpected challenges.
We have a member of staff in school who can support parents and children in such circumstances. Our Safeguarding, Pastoral & Wellbeing Lead is here to help with any matters affecting our children and their families. This is also our Young Carers’ School Lead who is committed to working with our children with caring responsibilities to meet their needs and
Promoting Positive Behaviour
We set high expectations for our children at Hampton College Primary and expect our children to embrace our PROUD aspirations We endeavour to use positive reinforcement to reward children for their achievements and successes in school using stickers, verbal praise, certificates and class-based reward systems. We also use our House system to reward positive behaviour, excellent conduct and great learning with PROUD Points. Head of School and WOW awards are also given out on a weekly basis.
We also accept that there will be times when the behaviour of our children does not meet our expectations. When this is the case, we will explore the negative behaviour with each child and ensure that the behaviour is discussed and remedied using a restorative approach and a suitable sanction. The restorative approach encourages children to take responsibility for their own behaviour and ‘put right’their wrongs. This may include apologising to the relevant parties, being given time out, losing a privilege or spending time with another member of staff or the senior leadership team (SLT). Negative behaviour is logged and followed up by class teachers and Team Leaders in the first instance who will inform parents of any such incidents.
As part of our positive behaviour management system we place the responsibility of a child’s behaviour choices on them. We are using the phrase “It’s up to you” to remind children that the poor choices they make will have a consequence. This approach includes a traffic light system where we promote PROUD behaviour; making us “Proud to be Green”
If a child has to be spoken to about their behaviour they are given 2 warnings before being moved on to yellow; if they have to be told again they will be warned that their behaviour is putting learning at jeopardy and be moved to amber; if they need to be told again they will be moved to red with time to reflect on the consequences of their actions through completing a ‘think sheet’. Parents will be informed when children have been moved to red.
At Hampton College Primary we also believe that consistent PROUD behaviours should be acknowledged and celebrated. This is done through our Evergreen reward at the end of each half term.
Assessment and reporting to parents
Assessment involves gathering, reflecting on and evaluating evidence of children’s learning to enable staff to check on learners’progressandsupportfurtherlearning.Assessmentisanintegralpartoflearningandteachingwhichidentifies what children can do and enable teachers to plan future learning or intervention to fill any gaps in learning. Assessment also helps to provide a picture of a child’s progress and achievements, as well as identifying next steps in learning.
Each school has its own system of assessment to assess children’s attainment and progress which can be reported to parents at regular intervals. As a school we use PiXL tests to support our teacher assessment, as well as age or year group specific tests, such as the EYFS Baseline and end of year Profile, the Year 1 and 2 phonics screening checks and end of key stage assessments in Year 6.
Every year we hold parents’ consultation evenings in November and March, which enables parents to meet with their child’s class teacher and discuss their progress in school. At the end of the year we send home a written report which details their achievements throughout the year.
Home School Agreement
We strongly believe that an effective partnership between home and school, which places the child at the heart of the partnership, is crucial. When a child starts at Hampton College Primary we send home a copy of our Home School Agreement. This sets out the partnership between our children, our staff, parents and carers and our governors and explicitly identifies expectations of each stakeholder involved in a child’s education.
Pupil Leadership Opportunities
We are always looking for new and exciting ways for our children to develop leadership skills, particularly as our children get older and move into years 5 and 6.
Every year the children elect House Captains and Vice Captains to represent the five Hampton College Primary Houses.
In addition to this, we have the following pupil leadership opportunities for pupils in all year groups:
• School Councillors
• Sports Leaders
• Helping Hampton Community Leaders
• Reading Ambassadors
• Digital Leaders
• Green Team
Extra-curricular activities
Lunchtime and after-school clubs, organised by members of school staff, run during our autumn and spring terms for all children. A full programme of our clubs is sent out in September to enable children to choose the clubs they would like to go to.
We also offer after-school sports clubs which are run by external coaches from Premier Education & Kick-Off Sports.
Trips and Visits
Every year we run trips and visits in the local area, as well as further afield. In Year 4 and Year 6 we offer a residential visit, in addition to day trips which take place for every year group. We are always very grateful for parental financial contributions to support our trips going ahead, as each and every trip positively enriches the curriculum for children.
School Uniform
Our school uniform is shown below and we encourage all of our children to take pride in their uniform and be PROUD of being a member of Hampton College.
Our school uniform is:
•Navy logo sweatshirt or cardigan
•White polo shirt or *White logo polo shirt (*optional)
•Grey/black trousers or skirt / pinafore dress
•Grey shorts/ blue checked summer dress
•Black or grey socks, black or grey tights or white socks
•Black shoes (no trainers), black or white sandals (closed toe and back, no heels)
•Book bag with logo and small general bag for carrying sundry items
Clothes for PE lessons:
•*Navy logo drawstring PE bag (*optional)
• Coloured PROUD House t-shirt or plain white t-shirt
•Black, grey or navy shorts, jogging bottoms or leggings
•Navy Jumper or hoodie for colder weather
•Black plimsolls or trainers
Outdoor Clothes:
•*Navy logo reversible coat/ fleece (*optional)
•*Navy beanie hat (*optional)
•Coat or raincoat
•Scarf, hat and gloves during the winter months
•Cap or sunhat during the summer months
Logoed items of school uniform can be purchased directly from our school uniform supplier: Total Clothing, Unit 9
Botolph Bridge Trading Estate, Oundle Road, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9QP. Total Clothing can also be contacted on 01733 394758 or via their website: https://www.totalclothingshop.co.uk/hamptoncollege/general-uniform-primary
Further uniform guidance:
• Please ensure that all clothing is clearly marked with your child’s name
• Extreme hairstyles are not permitted including exaggerated hair colours
• Hair accessories should be blue, white or black only
• Earrings can be worn but should only be studs
• Watches are permitted, but no other jeweller y should be worn
Lunchtimes
Lunchtimes are an important part of a child’s day at school. In order to support our children at lunchtime we have a team of midday supervisors, which includes our teaching assistants. Our lunchtime team assist children with getting their lunch, cutting their food, playing outside, first aid and also supervise children to minimise friendship issues or unacceptable behaviour on the playground.
School Meals
‘Cucina’provideourcateringserviceatHamptonCollegePrimary.InaccordancewithGovernmentpolicy,allchildrenin Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will be provided with a daily free school meal and children in Year 3 and above are able to buy a healthy, nutritional and delicious school meal every day. The ‘Meal Deal’is £2.50 (for children in years 3 - 6) and is a really economical option, with a main meal or sandwich, vegetables, pudding and a drink.
If you choose to send your child with a packed lunch, then we ask you to follow the school’s policy on healthy eating and to avoid sending in unhealthy items, such as chocolate and crisps. We appreciate the support from parents/ carers and hope that together we can continue to encourage and promote healthy eating at school.
Please note - we are a ‘nut free’school and therefore nuts and products containing nuts should not be sent into school.
Free School Meals
If you believe you may be entitled to Free School Meals due to family income, and are in receipt of the qualifying benefits, please visit the website below to check your eligibility. Cambridgeshire County Council process all claims for Free School Meals for Hampton College Primary. Parents/carers who have older children currently at Hampton College, who are in receipt of Free School Meals, will need to apply for their younger siblings starting school. Further information and applications can be made online at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
Pupils with additional dietary requirements
If your child has any specific dietary requirements (e.g. Halal, Vegetarian, Kosher) or allergies or intolerances to food groups (e.g. nuts, lactose or gluten) please ensure this is clearly shown on their admissions form when they join the school. We will pass this information to our catering team, Cucina, to ensure that each child’s dietary requirements, food allergies or intolerances are taken into account when their food is being prepared.
If your child requires medication for a food allergy or intolerance (e.g. piriton, epipens), please ensure that this is discussed with us when your child starts school, and that their emergency medication is handed in to us.
Keeping Students Safe at Hampton College Primary
Under the Education Act 2002 (section 175/157), schools must “make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children”
We will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.
The school will therefore be alert to signs of abuse and neglect and will follow the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) procedures to ensure that children receive appropriate and effective support and protection.
Parents/ carers should know that the law requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. The school should make parents/ carers aware that records of welfare concerns may be kept about their child They should be informed that school staff will seek, in general, to discuss any concerns with them including referrals to other agencies. However, in situations where the child is suspected to be at risk of harm, the law says that schools may take advice from other agencies without informing parents/ carers.
In accordance with local Information Sharing protocols, we will ensure that information is shared securely and sensitively. Information will only be shared with other services where it is deemed necessary and proportionate to ensure that children and young people are safe and receive the right service.
Schools will seek advice from Social Care when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. Occasionally, concerns are passed on which are later shown to be unfounded. Parents/ carers will appreciate that the member of staff in the school with responsibility for child protection (known as the Designated Person for Child Protection) was carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and acting in the best interests of all children.
Under Section 3 (5) of the Children Act 1989, schools or any person who has care of a child “may….do what is reasonable in all the circumstances of the case for the purpose of safeguarding or promoting the child’s welfare”. This means that on rare occasions, a school may need to “hold” a child in school whilst Social Care and the police investigate any concerns further.
Hampton College Safeguarding Team:
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Hampton College Primary Safeguarding Team
Trust Safeguarding Representative
Local Governing Body Safeguarding Representative
Ms A Macfarlane
Mr P Jones
Mrs M Stuffins
Mrs L Tuley
Mrs S Hibbert
Mr A Kingsley
Mrs K Umpleby
Tel: 01733 246821 | Email: primary@hamptoncollege.org.uk
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