Mountain Lane is a popular school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve their best. Our school vision is ‘Committed to Excellence and the children are at the heart of every decision we make. Our core values – pride, opportunity, inspire, respect and caring are relevant to their needs both now and for the future.
We are committed to ensuring that children can foster a passion for learning that helps to develop high aspirations and become lifelong learners.
The school has a dedicated team who work tirelessly to reach high standards in everything we do. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and welcome you as an active partner in your child’s education and value your support and contribution to school life.
The school is situated in the heart of the Buckley Community and is a co-educational day primary school catering for over 450 pupils in the 3 - 11 age range. It was opened in 1963 and replaced the old St. Matthew's Church School. The school, by tradition, serves a very large catchment area and has a planned admission limit of 58 pupils. The school's Admission Policy outlines clearly the selection criteria for the school and the Governing Body will endeavor to ensure that the policy statement is followed precisely. Nursery admission is determined by L.A. officers following receipt of online applications. Parents are usually informed if their application has been successful by the beginning of the Summer Term - (April/May). Parents have no right of appeal under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.
The Admissions Criteria is laid out in the Flintshire Schools Admission Arrangements document. The school can, however, accept pupils from anywhere within the town from Nursery Age - upwards (to Y6) if the number of pupils in a respective year group is below the Standard Number for the school (i.e. 58). This prospectus is designed to provide you with all the relevant information about Mountain Lane School and it should also act as a guide for all parents who might consider sending their children here. Some information will change annually, however, and parents are always updated on relevant matters. Parents are most welcome to visit the school at any time - although it might be necessary to make an appointment if serious issues are to be discussed.
Parents are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the school and opportunities are offered to all parents to work in school to support the teaching staff and auxiliary workers. Meetings are held regularly to inform parents of new educational initiatives and to share information that will help the children develop and grow through our school and maximize their potential during their time with us. The school was last inspected in March 2011. A copy of the report can be obtained from the school on request or is available for download from the Estyn and school websites.
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