Welcome to the Byers Green Primary School website and thank you for your interest in our school. We have now been in our wonderful ‘new’ building since February 2008. Our school is for children aged from 4 to 11 years and the number currently on roll is 81. The children are organized into four classes: Reception, Years 1/2, Years 3/4 and Years 5/6. The published school admission limit for each year group is 15.
We aim to provide a safe and happy learning environment which encourages all children to reach their full potential. We value and strive for high academic standards, particularly in English and mathematics, but we also recognize that all children are individuals and nurture and support their development and progress in all aspects of their learning.
On 21 November 2019 we were visited by Susan Waugh and Andy Jones on behalf of Ofsted. In their report they made the following statement about what it is like to attend our school:
Byers Green is a warm, welcoming community. Pupils say school is a big, happy family
where everyone is friendly. Older pupils relish their turn as playground leaders. They enjoy
teaching younger pupils new skills such as skipping. Pupils who join the school make new
friends.
Pupils feel safe and well cared for. They respond well to the high expectations adults have of
them. Pupils work hard, achieve well and are keen to take responsibility. Adults know pupils
well. They are quick to spot if anyone needs some extra attention or support.
The school is calm. Pupils behave well in lessons and in the playground. They say that the
occasional disputes between each other are sorted out. Pupils understand what bullying is
and are adamant that it does not occur in school. Parents and staff have the same view.
The curriculum provides additional opportunities for pupils. There are many after-school
clubs, which pupils enjoy attending. Older pupils look forward to learning to play chess and
enter competitions. In music lessons, pupils learn to play two different instruments in their
time at the school.
Choosing a school for your child is an extremely important decision. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information or if you would like to arrange a visit.
Mr W. Kirtley (Headteacher)