Welcome to Castle Primary School and Nursery
Covid-19 Update
School closures from Monday 23rd March until further notice.
This afternoon the government have confirmed that schools will be closed to the vast majority of pupils from Monday 23rd March until further notice.
However, the announcement indicated that the children of key workers and vulnerable children will be expected to attend their current school from Monday 23rd March, and that schools will remain open to supervise these children for the foreseeable future.
We are currently awaiting a clear definition of key workers, and also how the provision of education to the children of key workers and vulnerable children will operate in practice beyond next week.
We will be contacting parents shortly to gather further information on those in key worker roles and to confirm which pupils are expected to attend school from Monday 23rd.
Summer examinations cancelled
The Education Secretary has confirmed that this year’s summer examinations will not take place. We are currently awaiting further information regarding how grades will be awarded and the impact of this decision on pupil’s progression to the next stage of their education, work or training and will provide an update to parents as soon as we have received further information from the government.
Castle Primary School converted to an Academy on 1st March 2015 joining with Congleton High School and Black Firs Primary as part of Congleton Multi-Academy Trust. By working together and sharing all of our expertise it is envisaged that our family of schools will continue to grow and develop providing exceptional learning opportunities for all of our pupils. Castle Primary School is a feeder for Congleton High School.
As Head Teacher I am extremely proud to be leading Castle Primary School through these exciting changes supported by hardworking and committed staff. Our school offers children high quality learning experiences in a semi-rural setting, encouraging them to develop new skills and knowledge both in the classroom and the outdoors. We are also adept at offering all our children opportunities within performing arts, producing concerts throughout the year.
Our school has continued to grow over the last year whilst maintaining the values and community feeling of a small school. We enjoy good success with our results at both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Our Early Years children also achieved a good level of development.
Over the summer of 2016 our school kitchen was fully refurbished and is now providing quality meals and healthy snacks for all ages. Staff are also utilising the teaching kitchen offering lessons to all the children so that they can learn about healthy eating and balanced meals.
Children attend residential visits to various local centres and all ages are also able to participate in numerous after school activities. We operate a Before and After School Club run by school staff.
Our school is adept at supporting children with special educational needs and parents wishing to discuss the needs of their child should contact our SEND/Mental Health lead Mrs Melanie Lord on 01782 433218 or email melanielord@castle.staffs.sch.uk. We have three members of staff who have undertaken Mental Health Training to support our children.
Our nursery has a curriculum that covers all aspects of learning through play to encourage physical, intellectual, emotional, social and language development. Our qualified staff are well trained and have many years of experience in childcare. We employ specialist Sports coaches who have trained in developing physical skills to our youngest pupils.
Our lessons are taught by subject specialists throughout each day with each session being 45 minutes in length. After each session the children are actively engaged in moving to another classroom with a different member of staff. We feel this helps prepare our children in readiness for High School.
We are able to offer our children Forest School sessions on site which take place all year round. Kidsgrove Rotary have recently supported the school with a donation to purchase an outdoor learning space. This will enable sessions to continue even in the winter months.
Please contact the school on 01782 433218 if you would like to arrange a visit to look round.
Jill Mason
Head Teacher
Head Teacher Email Address: jillmason@castleprimary.co.uk or Telephone 01782 433218.
Gail Cumberlidge
Chair of Governing Body
Chair Email Address: gailcumberlidge@castleprimary.co.uk or Telephone 01782 433218.
Please click this link to give Ofsted your views about Castle Primary School
If you would like a paper copy of any documents on this website or have any queries relating to Castle Primary School please contact us either by telephone (01782 433218) or by email (office@castleprimary.co.uk)
Further information about the work of our Muti Academy Trust can be found using the link below. Whole MAT policies, procedures and financial information are also held on the CMAT website. Mr Vic Croxton is the Chair of the Board of Directors and the CEO of CMAT is Mr David Hermitt - both can be contacted on 01260 730123.
CMAT Website
CMAT Policies Link
