TCT Primary Prospectus 2023-24

PRIMARY PROSPECTUS

About The Collegiate Trust

The Collegiate Trust works in the boroughs of Croydon and Crawley, educating children and young people from 3-19 years of age with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all. Such an education achieves excellent outcomes in pupil progress and attainment, a rich creative, cultural and physical learning experience, and great personal and social development for all pupils. This is achieved by working with and developing strong teams of staff in each school, under the direction of the Principal of the school and the Local Governing Body (LGB).

The Trust grew out of Riddlesdown Collegiate, an outstanding (OFSTED, May 2016) secondary school in Croydon with over 2,000 students and 200 staff. Gossops Green (p6), in Crawley, was the next school (and the first primary) to join the Trust, followed by Waterfield Primary (p12) (also in Crawley). The Quest Academy, Courtwood Primary (p5) and Gilbert Scott Primary were the next cohort of schools to join the Trust, followed by Kenley Primary School (p9) most recently in September 2021. In 2022, Gilbert Scott Primary became Quest Primary (p11).

AMBITION

for every one of our learners and each of our staff to be the best they can be

COLLABORATION

becoming better at what we do through working together in a supportive and challenging manner

ACHIEVEMENT reaching the highest academic levels and developing personal, social and creative skills

ENJOYMENT recognising learning as a social function which should excite and inspire children and young people

Courtwood Primary School

Courtwood Primary School is a one form entry community primary school, located in Forestdale, South Croydon.

Courtwood Primary children are well motivated and a pleasure to work with. They relate positively to each other and to visitors and demonstrate good behaviour both in and out of the classroom. We strive to provide the very best learning environment and learning experiences for our children, and it is the combination of these factors that leads to the improving standards at our school.

An Inclusive Community and Nurturing School

We passionately believe in the inclusion of every child; the school has an excellent reputation in the borough for inclusion and provides specialist teaching for children on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder in our Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP). We have a strong nurturing ethos and a purpose-built Nurture provision (The Sunshine Room) where we develop children’s social and emotional skills, resilience, self-esteem, and confidence. The children at Courtwood Primary School are happy, kind, resilient and motivated learners.

Outdoor Learning

At Courtwood Primary, we are fortunate to have extensive outdoor space with our own Forest School, pond and Edible Playground which we use to promote outdoor education for our children across the mainstream and ELP. Our own woodland has been specifically developed to deliver Forest School sessions, where children learn skills such as den building, bushcraft and cooking on an open fire. Learning outside the classroom provides children with the opportunity to achieve and develop confidence through hands-on learning, supporting the development of healthy and active lifestyles by offering children opportunities for physical

activity, freedom and movement, and promoting a sense of well-being. Our outdoor education complements the learning which takes place across all the curriculum subjects, in the classrooms.

Curriculum

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We aim to provide a broad, balanced and rich curriculum designed to engage and develop a love of learning. Our curriculum is carefully planned and ensures our children are equipped with the knowledge, vocabulary, and cultural capital that they need to support future learning. We view learning as a partnership and value the relationship between home and school; where there is a shared goal to ensure all children are able to reach their potential, both academically and personally.

Admissions to Reception

Offers of places for Reception are made for children whose 5th birthday falls between 1st September and 31st August, through Croydon Local Authority. All applications are made online, via the following link www.croydon.gov.uk/schools-and-education/ schools/school-admissions and need to be submitted by 16th January 2024.

We value the right to LEARN

BE SAFE BE TREATED FAIRLY BE HAPPY BE LISTENED TO

Gossops Green

Gossops Green Primary School opened over 60 years ago and is at the very heart of the local community. We provide a calm, purposeful learning environment that strives to provide exceptional education and the best learning opportunities possible for all. This has been recognised by Ofsted, who judged the school GOOD with OUTSTANDING for Early Years and Leadership and Management.

Developing the whole child

Gossops Green children are taught to be considerate and care for their school, their community, and for one another. They learn that they have the power to make the world a fairer, kinder place and they are nurtured to develop confidence, to articulate their ideas and to be proud of who they are. Our children take on leadership roles from an early age and develop essential life skills such as working in a team, leading projects and taking responsibility.

Outdoors learning

Not all children learn in the same way and many children particularly thrive learning outside. The school’s green and expansive school grounds provide plenty of space and opportunities for children to learn and play beneath the canopy of trees, enjoy the peace and beauty of our sensory garden, have fun working together orienteering or to explore how to climb, balance, and be active within our newly-created outdoors playspace.

A happy child

A happy child will go on to thrive in their education. Ofsted commented that Gossops Green ‘has a family atmosphere…and staff know their pupils well and look after them carefully.’ Children feel valued, listened to and safe. At Gossops Green, we value the whole child and develop their emotional, physical and mental wellbeing, alongside their academic learning. We put a great emphasis on nurture and wellbeing with a dedicated Nurture team working full-time in school to support children and families.

Extra-Curricular Excellence

Our creative and challenging curriculum is planned around topics that spark children’s interest and make them excited to learn new skills and knowledge. We build in many memorable experiences to bring learning alive and meaningful for our children. We believe our children should experience the best and we were the first primary school in West Sussex to be recognised with the prestigious Music Mark Award due to our exciting and inclusive approach to this wonderful subject. We are also proud to have been awarded the National Gold Mark three years in a row, for our exemplary School Games provision.

Our Vision

‘Delivering equity through education, nurture and ambition’

At Gossops Green, we believe that every child has the right to succeed, to meet their full potential and to understand that high aspiration and dreams are rightfully theirs to own and pursue, whatever their starting point in life might be.

Emotionally strong children will go on to achieve academically and this is why, alongside delivering our excellent, ambitious curriculum, we place great emphasis on Wellbeing and Nurture. We ensure that our children are nurtured, feel safe, cherished and equipped with the emotional tools to cope – in an often-imperfect world – so that they can focus 100% on their academic learning and fully meet the unique potential each child possesses.

Admissions

We hope you feel inspired to visit us, meet our fantastic children and learn more about our innovative Wellbeing and Nurture approach to education; we are happy and proud to talk about what we do and the impact we know it has.

Admission to this school is co-ordinated by a team based in Horsham. Applications should be made to Pupil Admissions Team (Area C), Adults and Children, Learning, County Hall North, Chartway, Horsham, RH12 1XA. Tel: 08450 751007. e-mail:admissions.north@westsussex.gov.uk.

Kenley Primary School

Our Mission

Kenley Primary School is a happy, caring and stimulating environment, where children access a broad, creative and engaging curriculum. Every child learns and grows academically, socially and emotionally so that they are ready for the next stage of their education with a strong belief in themselves, and as compassionate and responsible members of society. We are a child-centred learning community that values inclusivity and diversity.

Our Vision

At Kenley Primary, we work collaboratively with schools in The Collegiate Trust to deliver the shared vision of an ‘exceptional education for all’.

We believe that through our school values of Ambition, Responsibility and Community, all children will develop to their full potential during their time at Kenley. We foster compassion, tolerance and mutual respect.

All children will experience success in all that they do and develop a love of learning for life that is underpinned by a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and understanding that can be applied and drawn upon both now and in the future.

Learning at Kenley Primary School is enhanced by the engaging enrichment opportunities and activities on offer, supporting the personal, social, emotional and academic development of our children.

We welcome children and their families, from all cultures and faith (or non-faith) backgrounds, who engage with and support the values at the heart of Kenley Primary School, making it a friendly and inclusive community in which everyone feels safe, valued and part of the family.

Our Values

Our school’s values are intended to support the personal, social and emotional development of everyone in our community. Ambition – We are determined to demonstrate excellence in all we do. We believe in ourselves and that we are capable of great success. Responsibility – We take ownership for our independent and collective decisions and choices. We understand the significance of our words and actions, and how they can have an impact.

Community – We care about, consider and understand our own and others’ needs. We welcome everyone with a shared sense of belonging, well-being and togetherness.

Forest School

Kenley Primary School has extensive outdoor space, which is used throughout the year for PE, playtimes and outdoor learning. Our unique Forest School is an area which has been specifically developed to allow the children to take their learning outside of the classroom, where they learn skills such as den building, bushcraft and cooking on an open fire. In

addition, our outdoor spaces allow deeper explorations into Science, History and Art alongside the opportunity of developing ideas that can be used in their story-writing and other indoor learning tasks. Forest School provides excellent opportunities for working together and understanding each other.

Admissions

Application for Reception places at Kenley Primary School are made through the local authority in which you reside. All applications are made online. You will need to create an account by using the following link https:// www.eadmissions.org.uk/ then follow the guidelines. All Reception applications need to be submitted online. We encourage all parents to visit our school before making a final decision and applying for a place. We hold Open Events during the Autumn Term. Keep a look out on our website for the date.

In year admissions create an account on the parent portal via this link: https://croydon. cloud.servelec-synergy.com/Synergy/Parents/ default.aspx Remember your username and password as you will need them to access your application at a later date. Once the account has been created, the Application Form can then be completed online.

Quest Primary School

Quest Primary School is a single form entry school located in South Croydon. We work in partnership with our neighbouring secondary school, The Quest Academy, as well as the other Collegiate Trust schools, to provide the best possible educational outcomes and experiences for our pupils. In March 2023 we were inspected by OFSTED, achieving a ‘GOOD’ rating in all areas. Our focus is on developing excellent teaching and learning, supported by an engaging and ambitious curriculum offer alongside opportunities for personal development, ensures that pupils can achieve their potential, in a supportive and caring environment.

Our staff provide a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone. Pupils enjoy coming to school and are enthusiastic about learning. We have a large site with wonderful spacious grounds, that include our EYFS outdoor learning area, cookery room, music room, Nurture room and large computing suite. We also provide specialist teaching for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties in our Enhanced Learning Provision.

Our Pupils

Our pupils are hard-working, polite, respectful and understand that learning unlocks their potential. We

give them opportunities to enrich their academic learning through sport, music and the arts as well as opportunities to develop leadership skills. Every child is supported to strive to reach their best, ensuring they leave Quest Primary School as confident, well-rounded and kind young people, with the academic skills they require to be successful at the next stage of their education.

Nursery

The school has an on-site nursery for up to 26 children and provides both 15 hour and 30 hour funded provision. At the heart of our Nursery is the principle that young children need to play and have fun in order to learn about and understand the world around them.

Admissions to Reception

We take children whose 5th birthday falls during the academic year (from 1st September to 31st August). Croydon local authority is responsible for the application process and forms need to be submitted (online or paper) by the date set in January. You are most welcome to contact the school to visit, meet the Head of School and tour the site. We hold Open Mornings during the Autumn Term. Please phone the office to book your place.

OUR VALUES

Quest Primary works collaboratively with other Collegiate Trust schools to deliver the shared vision of an ‘exceptional education for all.’ We passionately believe that ‘Learning Changes Lives’ and are determined that through our school values of excellence, responsibility and aspiration, all children will develop to their full potential during their time at Quest Primary.

Quest Primary Learning Behaviours help us achieve greatness every day in our own learning and personal development.

These are:

l To be curious about what we are learning and why

l To have a thirst for discovering new knowledge

l To show courage and challenge ourselves when we are learning

l To persevere with our goals and never give up

l To have the resilience to overcome obstacles that we encounter in our work

l To be determined in everything we do

l To believe in ourselves and what we can achieve.

Waterfield Primary School

Waterfield Primary School is situated beside a large, beautiful millpond which provides a wealth of first-hand learning opportunities for our children.

A caring two form entry Nursery and Primary, Waterfield firmly believes in forming close community links and sees children’s learning as a dedicated partnership between home and school.

Waterfield’s curriculum is rich in technology and the arts. Recent achievements include holding the Primary Quality Mark, Gold Music Mark and Gold PE Games Mark. The state of the art ‘Tech Hub’ houses robotics and virtual reality headsets, whilst all classes have access to both computer desktop pods and mobile tablet technology, placing Waterfield firmly at the forefront of digital integration.

Other school facilities include a brand-new Sensory Room, AstroTurf Court, Arts Studio, Forest Glade, Science Garden and Outdoor Classroom.

All of the staff at Waterfield are dedicated to providing the best teaching and learning experience for each and every child.

Through the school values of demonstrating kindness, respect and a hard-working attitude Waterfield believes all children can achieve their true potential and unlock what makes them unique and special.

In partnership with The Collegiate Trust, Waterfield’s aim is to provide ‘Exceptional Education for All’ by creating an environment in which everyone is ‘Aiming high and Achieving their best’.

Waterfield aims to provide a broad, balanced and rich curriculum designed to engage and develop a love of learning. Staff at Waterfield celebrate an integrated creative curriculum, which is underpinned by a structured approach to teaching the core subjects. Through dedication and imagination teachers and children create relevant topics that combine to produce unique ‘Vehicles for Learning’ that support personal, academic, creative and physical development.

Setting expectations high and believing that everyone can achieve their potential, Waterfield demonstrates an inclusive environment that prides itself on a culturally rich learning journey that stretches children academically and develops them holistically.

Early Years Department

Children are welcomed to Waterfield through the care of the Early Years Department. Featuring a Nursery and two Reception Home Rooms, children are free to explore the wonderful provision both inside and outside. Ongoing refurbishments will see the Tree House classroom, Forest Glade and gross motor castle feature as favourite exploration areas for the children. Learning through creative play, children are encouraged to let their curiosity roam as they learn through adventure, story books and imagination. Synthetic Phonics are taught and all children will experience exposure to early reading, writing and number skills.

Lower School – Years 1-2

The children continue their learning journey in the Lower School where they are offered an exciting curriculum and continue their love of learning through practical, hands-on experiences as well as enjoying formal structured Key Stage One lessons. Utilising the local environment and keeping reading at the forefront of learning, the Lower School prides itself on developing the children’s global understanding.

Middle School – Year 3-4

After building a strong foundation of core skills the children join our Middle School.

During their time in the Middle School, learning is designed to foster independence, build resilience and consolidate the application of foundational skills. Re-visiting knowledge learnt in the Lower School; our children utilise computer hubs/digital platforms and engaging topics to bring their knowledge to life, whilst dynamic small precision groups utilise our staff to ensure EVERY child achieves their personal best. From Monster Hunting, to the exploration of the historical significance of our locality, our learners really grow into true ‘experts’ ready for the Upper School.

Upper School – Years 5-6

The Upper School is a genuine learning community that draws on the ambitious outcomes created by the Lower School.

Technology, discussion and reflection are utilised to generate independent learners who are engaged in the wider world. Cross-curricular themes enable deeper exploration into concepts, whilst a high focus on pastoral care supports the children as they look forward to the next phase of their education.

“Waterfield is a fantastic place to learn.”

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ADMISSIONS

Admissions to Waterfield are co-ordinated by a team based in Horsham. Applications should be made to the Pupil Admissions Team (Area C), Adults and Children, Learning, County Hall North, Chartway, Horsham, RH12 1XA. Tel: 08450 751007.

email: admissions.north@westsussex.gov.uk.

Courtwood Primary School, Courtwood Lane, Addington, Croydon, Surrey CR0 9HX www.courtwood.org.uk t: 020 8657 8454 e: office@courtwood.org.uk

Gossops Green Primary School, Kidborough Road, Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 8HW

www.gossopsgreen.org.uk t: 01293 525449 e: office@gossopsgreen.org.uk

Kenley Primary School, New Barn Lane, Whyteleafe, Surrey CR3 0EX www.kenleyprimary.org.uk

t: 020 8660 7501

e: office@kenleyprimary.org.uk

Quest Primary School Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 8HD www.questprimary.org.uk

t: 020 8657 4722

e: office@questprimary.org.uk

Waterfield Primary School, Waterfield Gardens, Bewbush, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 8RA www.waterfield.org.uk

t: 01293 548014

e: office@waterfield.org.uk

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