We are a small and friendly one-form entry school in New Barnet set in extensive grounds with spacious classrooms and excellent outdoor facilities on the edge of Hadley Wood.
We work closely with parents to provide a supportive, stimulating, and happy environment for every child. Proudly, we are also an inclusive school with specialist provision for children on the autistic spectrum they are a valued part of our school community. Our vibrant and spacious classrooms are set in extensive grounds which provide ample opportunities for sports and other outdoor activities. All children at our school have access to a wide range of quality resources, and these are used to support and enhance their education.
At Livingstone, we are one big family because although it is a school, it’s also a community where we feel secure, valued, and grateful for the time we have or will spend there. We all contribute to this as the teachers are kind and dedicated, planning enjoyable, creative lessons while the children do their best to listen and learn. The minute you step through the doors of the school, you feel loved and in the right place, that is why new students or visitors are warmly welcomed with open arms.
In addition to the friendly ethos, there are many other reasons why Livingstone is so special. The Kingfisher provision caters to a range of children with autism providing individual learning programs in the provision and supporting them in the mainstream classes both with teaching support and by “buddying” them up with other pupils in their year group. Livingstone is also very multicultural and celebrates the ethnic diversity of its pupils. New arrivals are soon assimilated into their new classes with plenty of friends willing to help them find their feet.
Learning is fun at Livingstone. On Wednesdays, all children experience the “Creative Curriculum” with specialist teachers offering a selection of physical and artistic activities including a range of sports, dance, drama, and various arts and crafts. Children have many opportunities to get involved in after-school clubs for football, netball, athletics, martial arts, computing, and film. Many pupils also get the chance to represent the school in a variety of competitive sporting events including the Borough Athletics Meeting at Copthall Stadium and Barnet Dance Festival at the Artsdepot. Also, we have a before-school Breakfast Club and an after-school Cabin Club to help working families with extra childcare provision.
Both children and staff love working together at Livingstone, it is truly an inclusive school and in the words of one Y6 pupil, “Livingstone is special, it will always welcome you with a smile and a few caring words!”
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School are committed to providing an inclusive environment conducive to learning for all. Each child is valued, respected, and challenged regardless of race, gender, religion social background, culture, or disability. The school recognizes that there are children who have abilities or potential beyond their age-related expectations and who require more challenging learning.
At Livingstone Primary and Nursery School, we believe that every child is a unique individual and that each child should be taught to achieve national standards and beyond and have an equal learning opportunity. Our vision is for all children to access the whole curriculum whilst developing a lifelong love of learning. Our core values are shared and embedded across the school. Each half term we focus on a new core value which is discussed in lessons and assemblies. Our core values are respect, friendship, responsibility, care, determination, honesty, appreciation, cooperation, understanding, and patience.
