Business Details
Christian Primary & Pre-School Education in Brockenhurst
We are a Church of England Primary School and Pre-School dedicated to fostering a love of learning in a safe, nurturing environment. With a heritage rooted in fundamental British values, we combine traditional educational excellence with modern teaching methods. Our team of highly qualified staff prioritizes individual child development, ensuring each pupil reaches their full potential. We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards, with designated leads actively promoting child welfare. As an established institution, we have refined our curriculum to include comprehensive subjects such as music, computing, and physical education. Our facilities support holistic development through role-play areas, outdoor learning spaces, and creative workshops.The schools strong partnership with St. Saviours Church reinforces our ethos of hope, gratitude, and community service. We consistently achieve high standards in academic performance and personal growth through structured assessment and tailored support. Our calendar of events, including educational trips and cultural activities, enriches classroom learning. Parents benefit from regular communication through newsletters, online booking systems, and open-door policies. We remain committed to transparency, with publicly accessible policies and financial reporting. Our staffs ongoing professional development ensures we deliver cutting-edge educational practices while maintaining a home-from-home atmosphere in our Pre-School setting.
Services
Primary School Education
Pre-School Education
Safeguarding Services
Curriculum Development
Parent Engagement Programs
Highlights and features
- We have over two decades of educational expertise in early years development
- Our staff maintain enhanced DBS checks and continuous child protection training
- We provide a ratio of 1:5 staff-to-child support in Pre-School settings
- Our curriculum includes weekly music tuition and outdoor adventure learning
- We achieve 98% parent satisfaction in annual feedback surveys
What people say
Excellent learning facilities
Strong Christian values
Dedicated staff
Active parent engagement
Services
Pre-School Education
Our Pre-School offers a stimulating environment for children aged 3-5, combining play-based learning with early literacy and numeracy skills. Led by qualified early years specialists, the programme emphasizes social development through role-play and creative activities. Children benefit from a structured routine that prepares them for primary school transition while maintaining a nurturing, home-like atmosphere.
Primary School
We provide comprehensive Key Stage 1 and 2 education for pupils aged 5-11, following the National Curriculum with enhanced enrichment activities. Our teaching staff utilise modern pedagogical approaches, including technology-integrated learning and outdoor classrooms. Students achieve strong academic outcomes supported by individualised learning plans and regular progress monitoring.
Grasshoppers Nursery
Grasshoppers Nursery offers flexible childcare solutions for working families, operating during school terms with holiday club provisions. Our dedicated staff create engaging daily routines featuring sensory play, physical development sessions, and themed learning weeks. The service maintains a 1:4 staff-to-child ratio, ensuring personalised care while fostering independence and social skills.
Music Education
We deliver structured music tuition as part of our core curriculum, including weekly class sessions and instrumental lessons. Pupils participate in ensemble performances, choir activities, and annual musical productions. This programme develops auditory skills, cultural awareness, and confidence through regular public performances and cross-curricular integration with history and RE lessons.
Safeguarding Support
Our school maintains a robust safeguarding framework led by three designated officers with Level 3 child protection certification. We implement daily safety checks, visitor vetting procedures, and pupil wellness monitoring. Parents receive termly safeguarding updates, and staff undergo bi-annual training to ensure compliance with national child welfare standards.
People
John Littlewood
Headteacher
John Littlewood leads our school with over 15 years of educational leadership experience. He oversees curriculum implementation, staff development, and strategic direction while maintaining close community relationships.
Questions
What educational stages do you cover?
We provide education for pre-school children through to Year 6 primary students.
How do you integrate Christian values into teaching?
Our curriculum incorporates religious education and weekly church services while maintaining secular standards.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We have multiple designated safeguarding leads and comprehensive child protection policies available online.
How can parents engage with school activities?
Parents can participate through regular meetings, PTA events, and digital communication platforms.
What extracurricular opportunities exist?
We offer music programs, sports activities, and educational trips including our annual Year 6 visit to Priestlands School.
