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We are a large school with 465 pupils aged from 3-11. We serve a diverse community with 25 languages currently spoken by pupils in school. Crumpsall Lane is a good place to work and learn and we see ourselves as a: Caring Learning Positive School. As the Admissions Authority for the community and voluntary controlled schools in Manchester, the LA is required to draft, consult on, and determine their admission arrangements. Where there are more applicants than places available the LA will apply the admission arrangements to decide which applicants will be offered places. Admission arrangements for voluntary aided schools, foundation schools, free schools, and academies are set by their Governing Body, who are the Admission Authority for their establishment. They are responsible for drafting, consulting on, and determining their admission arrangements. Copies of admissions arrangements for these types of schools/academies in Manchester can be found on the school/academy website and the LA’s website. They are also available on request from the relevant school/academy and the LA. All parents/carers are required to apply to their home LA regards of where the school/academy they are applying to is situated. Manchester residents will apply to Manchester LA. The LA will liaise with other Admissions Authorities in Manchester and other LAs where required. Manchester LA will inform parent/carers in writing of the outcome of their application At Crumpsall Lane, we think it is important that children have a say in their learning and that their opinions and views are listened to and acted upon. In line with this, we have a school learning council. Each class has voted for their learning councilors and two children have been selected from each class. As part of their responsibilities, our learning counselors hold class councils where they will ask their classmates for 2 stars (things that they like about their learning) and 2 wishes (2 things they would like to improve about their learning). We will then have meetings roughly every 2 weeks to review the children's feedback. We will even have the opportunity to quiz the senior leadership team next week. A school's governing body is a corporate body. This means it has a legal existence separate from that of its members. As long as governors have acted honestly, without ulterior motive, and reasonably, within the law and regulations, the governing body can't be held to account as individuals for any liabilities incurred by the governing body. Health and safety is an important consideration for our school. We will take all reasonable steps to provide a safe and caring environment for children, staff, and our visitors. All personal data/information maintained in this respect will be held in the strictest confidence in line with relevant legislation. The purpose of homework activities at Crumpsall Lane Primary is to actively involve parents as partners in their children’s education. Supporting children’s learning by listening and encouraging them to talk about their school day reinforces the teaching that goes on in school time. At Crumpsall Lane Primary we do not set regular photocopied sheets of calculations, spellings, or grammar tasks as of old because this does not fit with our philosophy. We recognize that children need time to do the wealth of other activities that make them rounded individuals like sports and creative activities, visiting family and friends, playing, attending uniformed organizations, religious activities, and, most importantly, relaxing. We ask that parents see homework tasks in the context of wider family life and support their children in all their learning experiences. Homework clubs are open to KS2 pupils to attend after school. In conclusion, the best way that parents and carers can support their child’s development and learning is by spending time talking to them and giving them their full attention. Ten minutes of quality time in a day can make a huge difference. At Crumpsall Lane Primary School we've been thinking about the language we use to help our pupils learn, and we thought it would be great to share this here so parents and carers can use the same language when working with their sons and/or daughters at home. At Crumpsall Lane Primary School we teach the National Curriculum, comprising the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, and Computing, along with the foundation subjects: History, Geography, Design and Technology, Art and Design, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, and Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education. At Crumpsall Lane Primary School we bring the National Curriculum alive through a Learning Challenge Curriculum, which promotes inquiry-based learning through a skills-based curriculum. The internet is a fantastic place overflowing with knowledge, games, and communities of people, and, just like pupils across the country, the pupils here at Crumpsall Lane Primary School spent a great deal of time using the internet within the school and at home. This is why it is important pupils at CLPS learn how to be safe when browsing online and becoming members of online communities. View full school

St Anne’s is a Catholic School that seeks to live out the values of Jesus Christ. We promote these values by our words and actions and our practice, therefore, permeates every aspect of the school’s activity. Our Mission Statement is inclusive and constantly encourages mutual respect for others and the uniqueness of each person. We provide a curriculum, which is broad and balanced, recognizing that every pupil is unique and is created in the image of God. Our curriculum is designed to enable every pupil to be well-equipped to follow it as active citizens in service to the world. Children experience democracy through the school council. They learn about the rule of law by creating class rules and following a clear behavior policy that is explained to all. Children are encouraged to be independent in their learning and are provided with opportunities for reflection to promote individual liberty. In Religious Education pupils are provided with a deeper understanding of their faith as well as an awareness of the faith and traditions of other religious communities. Our Mission at St Anne’s Roman Catholic Primary School is to ensure a safe and caring learning environment in which Every Child is given Every Chance to achieve their full potential. We recognize that every individual is unique and formed in God’s image and likeness and it is this that guides our daily work. We have a school nursery class which starts each September where we admit pupils who are 3 years of age by 31st August of that year. Therefore, pupils are admitted in the September following their 3rd Birthday. Applications for all other year groups have to be made via Manchester City Council. The curriculum at St Anne’s RC Primary School is brought to life through the creative learning philosophy of Engage-Develop-Innovate-Express. Each Year Group selects from a range of imaginative learning projects which provide comprehensive coverage of the new National Curriculum Programmes of Study and sets out steps in learning to help children meet or exceed the end of Key Stage expectations. The imaginative learning projects can last between 4-6 weeks. Each project begins with the ‘Engage’ phase where children start with a memorable experience. For example, the Year 1 ‘Superheroes’ topic begins with inviting the children to pull on their capes and masks and set off on a ‘Superhero Hunt’. They use their super senses to search for superheroes hiding on the school grounds. There are occasions when we have to teach some aspects of the curriculum discretely. Religious Education, Maths, Physical Education, and elements of Literacy and ICT are taught outside of the imaginative learning projects to further develop children’s skills, knowledge, and understanding in these areas. As a Roman Catholic Primary School, we follow the ‘Come and See’ program for Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2. It is based on the theological foundations of the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Catechism, and the RE Curriculum Directory. Each term a year group will study 3 topics and the children are guided through each topic by following the processes of Explore, Reveal and Respond. Other Faiths are also an important part of our learning and each class will cover a different faith once each term. Homework is an important part of our curriculum. Each week a child will have reading, spelling, and number tasks to complete at home. Depending on the imaginative learning project that is being covered, there may also be a piece of research homework to complete. At the heart of our curriculum is the aim that all pupils should feel cared for, healthy, and safe. The curriculum reflects our aim to excite and motivate our children to maximize their learning potential. It is really important that all parents/carers of children eligible to do so register for free school meals even if you do not choose to have them as the grant enables us to provide extra resources for Pupil Premium children. National Research has shown that children who have been or are on free school meals do not attain as highly as other children in school. The government provides this grant so that we can allocate additional support to ensure that they do. The support can be in a short burst or over a longer time such as a term or two terms. It may take the form of 1:1 or small group teaching and may be an evidence-based intervention. The government allows us to spend this money in a variety of ways making sure that it impacts children in terms of improving their literacy and mathematical skills and their social and emotional well-being and happiness. Schools are held accountable for the spending of the PPG(Pupil Premium Grant). Published performance tables will report the achievement of disadvantaged pupils covered by the Pupil Premium. View full school