Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Primary School in Grove Wantage
Millbrook Primary School has been dedicated to providing high-quality education since 2019, with our Head of School Mrs Faye Charlton leading the institution since its establishment. We offer a newly redesigned ambitious curriculum designed to foster academic excellence while cultivating essential lifelong learning skills through our Building Learning Power approach. Our team of experienced educators and support staff work tirelessly to ensure the best provision for all children, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and personal development.The school operates from modern facilities at Grove Wantage, offering a stimulating environment enriched by extracurricular activities including sports tournaments, educational trips, and specialized programs like Forest School. We maintain strong partnerships with parents and the local community, ensuring comprehensive support for every child's educational journey while celebrating individual achievements through regular recognition systems.
Services
Primary Education
Early Years Foundation Stage
After School Clubs
Forest School Program
SEND Support
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Experienced leadership team with proven educational expertise
- Specialized Building Learning Power approach for lifelong skills
- Comprehensive pastoral care system with dedicated support staff
- Extensive extracurricular programs including sports and Forest School
- Strong parent-community partnerships enhancing educational outcomes
Associations and certifications
- Cambrian Learning Trust
- The Vale Academy Trust
What people say
Incredible staff
Outstanding provision
Strong partnerships
Excellent curriculum
Proven expertise
Services
Primary Education
Millbrook Primary School provides comprehensive primary education for children aged 5-11. Our curriculum combines academic rigor with character development, following the 'Believe, Achieve, Succeed' philosophy. The school cultivates essential learning skills through its Building Learning Power approach, preparing students for future educational challenges while focusing on individual progress and wellbeing.
Early Years Foundation Stage
Our nursery provision offers early years education for children aged 2-5. The program creates a positive first educational experience through play-based learning in a welcoming environment. Qualified staff implement developmentally appropriate activities that lay foundations for future learning while maintaining strong connections with reception classes.
Building Learning Power
This specialized approach develops lifelong learning skills through six key areas: perseverance, resourcefulness, reasoning, creativity, reflection, and collaboration. Students earn BLP points and certificates for demonstrating these learning behaviors, with dedicated weekly recognition and reward systems incorporated into the school culture.
After School Clubs
We provide before and after school care through Kids Club, offering structured activities and supervision for working families. The program operates daily from early morning until the end of the school day, providing flexible support while maintaining a safe, engaging environment for pupils.
SEND Support
Our tailored support for pupils with special educational needs includes individualized learning strategies and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Teachers receive specialized training to address diverse learning requirements, working closely with parents and external specialists to ensure inclusive educational provision.
People
Mrs Faye Charlton
Head of School
Leading Millbrook Primary School since 2019, Mrs Charlton champions our redesigned ambitious curriculum while maintaining high educational standards through professional development programs for staff.
Mr Steven Rose
Executive Headteacher
Providing strategic leadership as Executive Headteacher, Mr Rose oversees educational quality and operational effectiveness across the school's programs and partnerships.
Mrs Vicki Walker
Office Manager
As Office Manager, Mrs Walker ensures efficient administrative operations while providing welcoming support to parents and visitors since joining the school team.
Mrs Kate Newcomb
Office Manager
Co-managing school administration, Mrs Newcomb contributes to the supportive environment through organized communication and operational support for all stakeholders.
Jo Courtney
Office Administrator
Handling daily administrative tasks, Jo Courtney provides essential support to both staff and parents while maintaining smooth operational procedures at the school.
Questions
What educational approach does Millbrook use?
We implement the Building Learning Power approach to develop lifelong learning skills through our 'Believe, Achieve, Succeed' philosophy.
How does the school support pupil development?
Our comprehensive pastoral system includes The NEST, Home School Link Worker, and Safeguarding Team for holistic student support.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer extensive programs including sports tournaments, educational trips, Forest School, and after-school clubs.
How are parents involved in the school?
We maintain strong parent-school partnerships through regular communication and actively seek parental input in decision-making processes.
What special educational needs provision exists?
Our SEND support includes tailored learning strategies and collaboration between teachers, specialists and parents.
How does the school recognize achievements?
We celebrate student work through displays, assemblies, achievement certificates, and our BLP Champion recognition system.
