Bramley Church of England Primary School Prospectus

Bramley Church of England Primary School Prospectus

Every child has “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you from Bramleythe right to an Church of England Primary School.outstandingeducation. We Every child has the right to an outstanding education. Weshould accept should accept nothing less. At Bramley, we strive to providenothing less. the very best for every child. Through an engaging and enriched curriculum, a broad range of skills are developed. We are passionate about both how children learn and what children learn. Our teachers aim to use the pupils’ interests as a stimulus for what happens in the Learning Classroom, with learning being personalised for individuals from lesson to lesson and day to day. We hope that as children spend time in the school, they grow to be confident and articulate, and able to apply their skills to a range of contexts. Our foundation as a Church of England school guides our ethos and day to day practice. We worship as a school community, and have a close relationship with the local Church and the community as a whole. Having a Church of England foundation, we serve the whole community and we feel privileged to be the school of Bramley and the surrounding area. If you are new to the area, or thinking of registering your child with us, please take a look around the site and read some of our newsletters. We would also encourage you to visit the school – please contact the school office if you would like to arrange this.” Andy Higgs Headteacher

Prospectus 2015 Bramley C of E Primary SchoolThe staff and governors of Bramley Church ofEngland Primary School would like to extend awarm welcome to you.Our school motto is #BrilliantBramley: being the best we can be. We really believe that byworking closely with you we can give your child the best start in life. We are committedto encouraging our children to achieve the very best of their ability in an environmentcelebrating a Christian ethos.But academic achievement leisure activities as well as parent association raising Page 1is only part of your child’s developing confidence to additional funds for thedevelopment. We want clearly articulate views and school, and an excellent outto equip each child with opinions. of hours school club to helpthe skills they need for working parents.life – easing the eventual We value our positiontransition to secondary within the community Whilst our website canschool, and instilling a of Bramley, Sherfield on give you a flavour of whatlifelong passion for learning. Loddon and Stratfield Saye our school is like, nothingOpportunities are available through our links with the compares to seeing it forin each year to enrich your Church as well as offering yourself, so please dochild’s school experience a venue for community contact us at anytime tothrough trips, sport and activities. We have a thriving arrange a visit.

Bramley C of E Primary School Prospectus 2015Vision Statement Learning is the cornerstone understand who they are lead and demands the best for of all that we do. It acts as a and how they can grow, with every learner in mind, body and golden thread connecting the achievements in every sphere of spirit. Inspired by the presence individual, the classroom, the the Bramley Learner Profile of God, there is a clear sense school, the community and the of direction, where change globe. In a Christian setting The Learning Classroom reflects is accepted, embraced and where faith is sincere, hope META learning. It places consistently implemented is real and love abounds, we learning in context to Motivate nurture young people to flourish learners. . It invites learners The Learning Community in mind, body and spirit. to Engage. It asks learners to includes every person and Think. It ensures Adults have receives commitment from The Learner is balanced in notable impact on learners every person. With trust and mind, body and spirit. They communication, it secures a The Learning School is restless legacy for the future where allPage 2 in its desire for continuous make a positive contribution, all improvement. It enables all to are valued and all are safe.

Prospectus 2015 Bramley C of E Primary SchoolMindCuriosity is the central tenet of to authentic and engaginglearning at Bramley. A love for questions. As a result, we aim tolearning within a curriculum nurture academically confidentwhere every individual is valued children who are ready to takefor their unique contribution. risks, reflect and communicate,Growing pupils with the applying knowledge and skills inknowledge and skills needed to a variety of contexts. We expectbecome critical thinkers, ready children to constantly ask butto embrace local and global one question during their time atchallenges of the 21st century. Bramley and beyond:We construct our provisionacross the curriculum within Why?the crucible of inquiry, co-constructing learning in response Page 3

Bramley C of E Primary School Prospectus 2015 Body To flourish, a child must be ready and the broader perspectives of to spread their wings and fly, health and wellbeing. Through our so to speak. Through specialist House system, and in plentiful provision, professional expertise opportunities to represent the and a breadth of opportunity, school, children experience the children are given every opportunity value of competition and the at Bramley. Across our spacious humility of making a contribution. grounds, in and out of the Whether it’s football, golf or street classroom, children are challenged dance, there is something to keep physically. Learning permeates every child challenged. both the formal PE curriculumPage 4 In and out of the classroom, children are challenged physically.

Prospectus 2015 Bramley C of E Primary SchoolSpirit Children should be ready to accept eachA sense of something beyond themselves, other for who theycomfortable with the great questions of life and are; connected bydeath, meaning and truth. Children should be ready the school values ofto accept each other for who they are; connected by love, faith and hope.the school values of love, faith and hope. Utilisingoracy, written skills and the power of silence, we Page 5seek to provide space for the whole child to grow.Collective worship, prayer and the breadth of thecurriculum shape our response to that which iswithin, and that which surrounds us. We are rootedin our foundation as a Church of England primaryschool, and the distinctive inclusivity this demands.It shapes how we approach the teaching andformation of children, balancing academic, physicaland spiritual development.

Bramley C of E Primary School Prospectus 2015Enrichment As a school we strive towards academic We provide an excellent range of clubs and excellence and encourage our pupils to activities, whether your interest is sporting, maximise their potential. We are committed musical, artistic and linguistic. Lunchtime to giving our children a wide range of and after school provision enables a experiences and opportunities across the great breadth of interests to be pursued, curriculum, and in other areas beyond the provided by both school staff and external formal curriculum. The environment we specialists. offer is lively and stimulating, and provides a secure and happy context in which the In addition, educational visits take place children can learn and thrive. throughout each academic year. Many are to local areas of interest with relevance to We strive towards a specific area of the curriculum / project academic excellence work. Some involve visitors coming into school for special activities. We are eager toPage 6 ensure all children get the best experiences from a wide range events and activities.

Prospectus 2015 Bramley C of E Primary SchoolAdmissionsAre you considering this school for your We would love tochild? Please come and pay us a visit. show you around, andWe would love to show you around, and answer any questionsanswer any questions you may have. you may have.We welcome applications to join our line with strict guidance to ensure fairschool from all faiths and families. handling. More details can be found in our Admissions Policy which is accessibleAs a voluntary controlled school our through our website.admissions are managed and controlledby Hampshire County Council. This If you have any queries about your childmeans you will apply for your place joining our school, please contact us.here through the Local Authority, whowill ensure the application is handled in Page 7

Bramley C of E Primary School Prospectus 2015 Beyond Bramley Our mission is to ensure your child is ready for We offer transition secondary school and beyond. schemes to aid smooth change over from primary Most of our children go on to The Hurst to secondary sectors Community College in Baughurst, or Everest Community Academy in Basingstoke. We have work with you closely, as will our secondary strong relationships with both schools and offer colleagues, to alleviate any concerns you have. transition schemes to aid the smooth change over from primary to secondary sectors. Beyond Bramley, we hope we will have instilled in your child the gift of life long learning – aPage 8 We realise that for you, your child love and a thirst for knowledge that will stay moving onto this next exciting phase in with them forever. their lives, can be very daunting. We will



We are committed to encouraging our children toachieve the very best of their ability in an environmentcelebrating a Christian ethos.Bramley Church of England Primary School Phone: 01256 881339Bramley Lane . Bramley Fax: 01256 882395Tadley . Hampshire . RG26 5AH Email: adminoffi[email protected] us online at www.bramley.hants.sch.uk