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At Upton Primary school we believe that every child deserves a big future. Together, we aim to teach our children that they can achieve their very best in everything they do and that hard work and determination are the keys to success in life. We encourage one another to understand that diversity is to be celebrated both on our doorstep and beyond and that our community and future are firmly built on the values that we have chosen. We know that all children need to feel happy and safe both in and out of school and take pride in the manner in which we behave to one another. We look outwardly in our pursuit of improvement and believe that collaboration with other schools, parents, and providers will bring new opportunities for our children. We are seeking new, innovative ways of learning while remembering that the past can teach us much. We are building a new curriculum that must engage, interest, and excite, whilst giving every child the skills and understanding that will underpin their future choices in learning and life. With an eye to the future, we understand that we and our children live in a rapidly changing world. We embrace change for the better and challenge ourselves to create an excellent education for every child while remembering to have fun along the way. Upton is a school embracing new challenges in a realistic but innovative way. We are striving to improve the curriculum creatively, improving the teaching and learning for our pupils, and improving the environment. Upton School aims to provide a secure, happy and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents, and visitors alike. Also, to establish and maintain good channels of communication amongst the pupils and between school, parents, visitors, and the community. We aim to provide, irrespective of gender or ability, ethnicity or social circumstances, a broad and balanced education and access to the whole educational experience by stimulating pupils’ interest, developing their potential, and offer as wide a variety of experiences as are appropriate and available. As part of our pupils’ broader education, we aim to develop personal and moral values, including respect for other people, property, honesty, and a respect for religious beliefs. Pupils learn to have an understanding of how their actions may affect others. Alongside this, we aim to develop the children’s understanding and appreciation of the multi-cultural society in which we live and to develop their tolerance for other races, religions, and ways of life. We encourage our pupils to develop the ability to exercise a degree of responsibility and initiative, to participate in the school community, and to work successfully in groups. We aim to develop independent and enquiring minds with the ability to question, discuss and argue rationally, make informed decisions and apply themselves effectively to tasks. Throughout their time at Upton School, we encourage pupils to value education for its own sake and acquire the skills and enthusiasm to view education as a lifelong process. At Upton Primary School, we passionately believe that our children have the right to a broad and balanced curriculum. The curriculum of the school underpins all the learning that takes place and an engaging and inspirational curriculum can foster curiosity and a passion for learning so that children may develop into life-long learners. At Upton Primary School, we believe that learning is most engaging for children when it is planned in a cross-curricular way, taking on board their interests and therefore, enabling children to make links throughout their learning. We always ensure our activities include challenges for all learners, opportunities for children to develop through play and real-life experiences with lots of interaction from adults and peers. We have high expectations of both staff and pupils and always strive to achieve outstanding outcomes, enjoyment for all, and a 'living' curriculum that establishes a love of learning for all children. View full school

The school is at a very exciting time in its history as we expand to a five-form entry primary based on two sites. Due to the high demand for primary school places Upton Cross has been operating from Churston Avenue and the new Orwell Road site. Upton Cross Primary School is a co-educational primary for children aged 5-11 and nursery classes for children aged 3-4 Our teaching is stimulating and creative and encourages our children to continue their education outside of school and become lifelong learners. We want to ignite an interest in the world around them and for that interest to lead to fulfilling and imaginative lives. Learning should be fun! Whilst academic achievements are an important part of life at our school, all our children also have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sporting and musical opportunities, as well as regular visits and residential visits. Our pastoral care is exceptional, ensuring all children are kept safe and are supported both inside and outside school. Upton Cross Primary School is committed to enabling all pupils to achieve their best in a challenging, creative, stimulating, and supportive learning environment. As a school, we aim to … Provide a purposeful environment where every child discovers their potential and a love of learning. Equip our pupils with the ability to acquire the skills they need for the rapidly evolving world in which they live. Nurture bodies and minds so that our children are happy and safe with a real understanding of how to keep healthy. Build a community that makes connections with the larger community through the work we do, the problems we solve, and the experiences, strengths, and hopes we share. Use technology to examine the past, make sense out of today, and be part of the future. We are proud of our diverse community and are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and racism. We are an inclusive school and promote education for children with a range of Special Educational Needs. At Upton Cross, nearly all of our children speak English as an additional language. We have staff and children from a huge range of cultures who regularly support parents and carers in translation. The English acquisition of our children is assessed on-entry and at regular intervals throughout the school year. This allows the school to provide intervention programs for those at the earliest stages of English. Sometimes children with particular types of special educational needs can benefit from specialist help. This is given in small groups or one-to-one in the classroom or other areas of the school, depending on the needs of the child/children. Parents are fully involved in any discussion and assessment of their child’s needs. At Upton Cross Primary School we value every member of our school community as individuals and respect their rights and freedom. We believe that these values are the fundamental building blocks for our children to grow and develop as responsible adults and British citizens. children have a wide range of opportunities to work collaboratively within the class, across year groups, phases, and sites. We promote ‘Buddy Systems’ for newly arrived children and ‘Playground Friends’ who actively support other children throughout the day including break-time and lunchtimes. Upton Cross Primary School is at the heart of the local community and we encourage pupils to show care and consideration for others through charitable work and young citizenship. The school council ensures that all children can influence decision-making through democratic processes. There is a strong emphasis throughout the Personal Health and Relationship areas of study on individual rights and responsibilities including respect and valuing difference in the way people choose to live in modern British Society. At Upton Cross Primary School we value the diverse ethnic background of all pupils and families and undertake a variety of events to celebrate these. We have found this approach to be enriching for all parties as it teaches tolerance and respect for the differences in our community and the wider world. At Upton Cross Primary School we believe that, through promoting British values, our children will become responsible citizens for the future who show mutual respect and tolerance of others, value their liberty and understand the rules of law and democracy whilst demonstrating care and compassion for all. View full school