Childwall Valley Primary School

Childwall Valley Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution situated in the heart of Liverpool. Our school is a place where every child is valued and where we strive to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that enables our pupils to achieve their full potential.

At Childwall Valley, we believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and we are committed to providing a high-quality education that is tailored to the needs of each individual child. Our curriculum is designed to be ambitious, broad, and balanced, and we provide numerous opportunities for our pupils to develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding across a wide range of subjects.

Our staff are a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils. We are fortunate to have a highly skilled and experienced team of teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff who work tirelessly to ensure that every child is able to achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a high-quality education that enables every child to achieve their full potential. We believe that every child is unique and that they have the right to learn in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment. We are committed to providing a curriculum that is ambitious, broad, and balanced and that enables our pupils to develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding across a wide range of subjects.

We are also committed to promoting the social, emotional, and physical development of our pupils, and we provide numerous opportunities for our pupils to develop their confidence, resilience, and independence.

Governors

Our school is governed by a dedicated team of volunteers who are committed to ensuring that our school provides the best possible education for our pupils. Our governors come from a wide range of backgrounds, and they bring a wealth of skills, knowledge, and experience to our school.

Our governors are responsible for setting the strategic direction of our school, for monitoring and evaluating its performance, and for ensuring that it is well-managed and financially secure.

Ofsted Report & DfE Data

Our most recent Ofsted report, published in May 2022, highlights the many strengths of our school. The report states that "leaders and teachers have designed an ambitious curriculum that pupils enjoy learning, " and that "pupils enjoy taking part in the wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer." The report also notes that "leaders make the well-being of staff and pupils a high priority, " and that "teachers feel valued and supported by senior leaders."

Our performance data, published by the Department for Education, demonstrates the excellent progress that our pupils make during their time at Childwall Valley.

SEND and Inclusion

At Childwall Valley, we are committed to providing an inclusive education that meets the needs of all our pupils, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds. We have a strong track record of supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, and we provide a range of interventions and support to ensure that they are able to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

Pupil Premium & Sports Premium

We are committed to ensuring that all our pupils have access to the resources and opportunities that they need to achieve their full potential. We receive additional funding through the pupil premium and sports premium grants, and we use this funding to provide a range of interventions and support that are designed to narrow the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding of our pupils is of paramount importance, and we have a range of policies and procedures in place to ensure that they are safe and secure. We work closely with external agencies, including the local authority and the police, to ensure that our pupils are protected from harm.

Financial Information

We are committed to ensuring that our school is well-managed and financially secure. We publish our financial information on an annual basis, and we are accountable to the Education and Skills Funding Agency for the way in which we manage our finances.

Policies

We have a range of policies in place to ensure that our school is well-run and that our pupils are safe and secure. These policies include our behaviour policy, our safeguarding policy, and our equality policy.

Daily Routine

Our school day is carefully structured to ensure that our pupils have the best possible learning opportunities. We provide a range of activities and interventions, including reading, writing, and maths lessons, as well as art, music, and PE.

Virtual Office

Our virtual office provides parents and carers with a range of information and resources, including our policies, term dates, and admissions information.

Term Dates

Our term dates are published annually, and we provide parents and carers with advance notice of any changes to the school calendar.

Admissions

We welcome applications from parents and carers who are interested in sending their children to Childwall Valley. We follow the local authority's admissions criteria, and we consider all applications on an equal basis.

Vacancies

We occasionally have vacancies for teaching and support staff, and we advertise these vacancies on our website and through the local authority.

Photo Galleries

Our photo galleries provide a glimpse into life at Childwall Valley. They showcase our pupils' achievements, as well as our school events and activities.