Hurst Park
Primary Academy
Inspiring a community of successful learners Learning • Excellence • Opportunity
Welcome to Hurst Park Primary Academy Welcome to Hurst Park Primary Academy, where your child becomes a valued member of our warm, thriving community and is at the heart of every decision we make. As a proud member of LEO Academy Trust, we live by our vision of "Inspiring a community of successful learners", dedicated to working alongside you to give your child the best possible start in life within a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment. Our core values are Excellence, Positivity, Resilience and Respect. They guide everything we do. We treat every child as an individual, tailoring our teaching to unlock their unique potential. Inclusion is our cornerstone. Through robust early support and specialist wellbeing provisions including ELSA, drama therapy, counselling and well-being dogs. We ensure all pupils including those with SEND or from disadvantaged backgrounds, are fully supported to flourish. Accredited by Nurture UK and SAATIS, we celebrate every child for who they are, while fostering a strong sense of emotional well being. We hold high ambitions for every child. Our structured curriculum drives pupil attainment above national averages in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6. As Ofsted highlighted, "Staff have high expectations of pupils and the pupils rise to meet these readily." (Ofsted 2023) Beyond academic success, we offer a dynamic education featuring a range of extracurricular activities, Forest School, OPAL playtimes, cooking and our allotment. From celebrating our Girls' U10 Football team's County Finals victory to earning the School Games Gold Mark, Gold Green Tree Award and Centre of Excellence status for Financial Literacy, we build well rounded, proud achievers. Whether through local intergenerational opportunities or global trips to destinations like Finland, Denmark, Singapore and California, we empower our pupils to be active local and global citizens. We would love to welcome your family to our school community!
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Happiness
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Unlimited Potential
We create a joyful, warm environment where children love coming to school and learning with a smile.
We inspire children to dream big, believing that with hard work and practice, there are no limits to what they can achieve.
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Reflective
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Self-Belief
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We encourage children to think about their learning, celebrate their progress and consider how they can grow even further.
We build inner confidence, helping children trust in their own abilities and stand tall in the face of challenges.
Transformative We inspire young minds through exciting lessons that turn everyday curiosity into deep knowledge and life skills.
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Partnership
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Aspirational
We work hand-in-hand with parents, carers and our local community to surround every pupil with support and encouragement.
We foster a forward-thinking mindset, encouraging every pupil to aim high and reach for their full potential.
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Resilience
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Kindness
We build emotional resilience and adaptability, helping children navigate new challenges with calm confidence.
We place care and kindness at the heart of our school, teaching children to look out for others, share warm words and build lasting friendships.
Learning Our LEO Explorer learning profiles are an approach that helps pupils dive deeper into subject disciplines, as part of a knowledge-rich curriculum. By grounding these learning habits directly within their normal school subjects, we ensure that our curriculum is inclusive for every child. We’re doing more than preparing them for a test, we’re equipping them with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the future.
Excellence Inspiring a Community of Successful Learners At Hurst Park, we believe high academic achievement and personal growth go hand in hand. Guided by our core values, we place your child at the heart of everything we do within a safe, warm and highly supportive environment. A Lifelong Love of Learning Our ambitious, evidence-informed curriculum is thoughtfully structured to deepen understanding and build lasting confidence. Recognised for our inclusive approach where staff go out of their way to meet every child’s individual needs (Challenge Partners), our pupils thrive because they are valued, encouraged and celebrated. Expert Teaching Our talented teachers create a dynamic, engaging environment where learning comes alive. By celebrating personal achievements, offering tailored guidance and stretching every pupil, we empower each child to discover their talents and reach their full potential.
Opportunity Discover, Grow and Thrive: Endless Opportunities At Hurst Park Primary Academy, we believe learning outside the classroom is just as vital as the learning within it—it is how children discover who they are and who they can become. We offer a rich mix of unique experiences, trips and residentials that bring learning to life, including international opportunities. From establishing intergenerational links at local care homes and running our community coffee hut, to growing produce in our local allotment, our children build connection and confidence outside of their day to day learning. Clubs for Every Interest We offer a range of extracurricular activities across sports, music and nature. Children can discover a brand new passion in our Forest School, join our allotment and cooking groups or aim for excellence with team sports such as football, netball and cricket. At breaktimes, our OPAL playtimes promote creative, innovative play across year groups. Whether through lunchtime or after-school clubs, we are dedicated to helping every child find what makes them shine, learn new skills and build unstoppable self-confidence. Smart Technology for Brighter Futures We are proud of our forward-thinking digital strategy, which ensures equitable, dignified learning access for every child. Technology in our classrooms goes beyond screens—it breaks down barriers, sparks creativity and prepares pupils for a modern world. By integrating digital tools into daily learning alongside research-informed classroom environments, we build confidence, independence and digital fluency to equip our children for the future.
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