Business Details
Your Child's Educational Journey Starts Here
St Mary's Prittlewell C of E Primary School has been dedicated to nurturing young minds since its establishment. Rooted in Christian values, our institution provides a holistic education for children aged 4-11, fostering academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community engagement. Our experienced teaching staff delivers a broad curriculum aligned with national standards while emphasizing creativity, critical thinking, and character development. Through initiatives like Forest School and OPAL outdoor learning, we ensure children develop practical life skills alongside traditional academic subjects. Our commitment to safeguarding ensures every child feels secure and supported throughout their educational journey.With two campuses serving different age groups, we maintain small class sizes to provide personalized attention to each pupil. Comprehensive support systems exist for children with special educational needs, with dedicated coordinators ensuring appropriate provisions. We actively involve parents through regular workshops, phonics sessions, and curriculum updates to strengthen home-school partnerships. Our Christian ethos permeates all aspects of school life, promoting virtues like compassion, integrity, and responsibility. Recognized for our excellent Ofsted and SIAMS inspection outcomes, we continue striving for excellence while maintaining our position at the heart of the local community.
Services
Primary Education
Safeguarding
Admissions
Curriculum Information
Community Outreach
Highlights and features
- Our Christian values shape every aspect of school life and character education
- We employ specialist staff for unique programs like Forest School and OPAL learning
- Two dedicated campuses optimise learning environments for different age groups
- Comprehensive support exists for children with special educational needs
- Regular parent workshops enhance home-school collaboration and educational outcomes
Services
Primary Education
We deliver comprehensive primary education for children aged 4-11, following the national curriculum with Christian values integration. Our two-campus system separates Lower Phase (Reception and Year 1) from Middle and Upper Phase (Years 2-6) to optimize learning. The qualified teaching staff employs diverse methodologies including phonics, mastery maths, and creative cross-curricular approaches to ensure academic progression.
Safeguarding
Our dedicated safeguarding team maintains rigorous child protection protocols aligned with national standards. We implement comprehensive policies covering online safety, pupil welfare, and behavioral management. Regular training ensures all staff remain current with best practices, while clear reporting channels exist for parents and pupils to raise concerns.
Admissions
Structured admissions procedures cover Reception intake through Year 6 transfers. Prospective parents access detailed information about uniform requirements, application forms, and school tours. The Boston Avenue campus handles admissions documentation, with separate intake arrangements for the two physical sites maintaining educational continuity.
Curriculum Information
Our curriculum spans core subjects like English, Maths, and Science alongside foundation subjects including History, Geography, and Art. Specialized programs like Forest School, OPAL outdoor learning, and computing education enhance traditional academics. Parents receive term-specific curriculum guides and assessment targets to support learning at home.
Community Outreach
As a Church of England school, we maintain strong community ties through religious education, collective worship, and local outreach initiatives. Our ethos emphasizes British values and social responsibility, with programs connecting pupils to wider society while maintaining Christian principles as educational foundations.
People
Miss V Baterip
Contact Person - Boston Site
Miss Baterip serves as primary contact for the Boston Avenue campus, managing administrative operations and parent communications for middle and upper phase pupils aged 7-11.
Mrs R Stammers
Contact Person - East Street Site
Mrs Stammers manages the East Street campus as primary contact, coordinating administrative functions and parent interactions for lower phase pupils aged 4-6.
Miss Hollie Jones
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Miss Jones coordinates special educational needs provision across both campuses, ensuring appropriate support structures and specialist resources for pupils requiring additional learning assistance.
Questions
What ages do you cater for?
We educate children aged 4-11 across two campuses, with separate provisions for Reception/Year 1 and Years 2-6.
How do I apply for admission?
Application forms are available under 'Key Information' on our website, with admissions guidance provided for new parents.
What curriculum do you follow?
Our curriculum follows national standards with Christian values integration, covering core and foundation subjects plus specialist programs.
Is there before/after school care?
Breakfast and After School clubs operate at both campuses to support working families' schedules.
How is special educational needs provision managed?
Our SENCO Miss Jones coordinates individualized support plans across both school sites for pupils requiring additional assistance.
How can parents get involved?
Regular workshops, phonics sessions, and parent-teacher meetings facilitate active home-school collaboration throughout the academic year.
