Business Details
Your Trusted Primary School in Stoke on Trent
Fulford Primary School is a small village school that provides a caring, safe, and stimulating environment for children aged 3-11. Our dedicated team fosters independent learning within a positive climate that promotes mutual respect and academic excellence. With part-time and full-time nursery places available, we extend our provision until 5:45 pm during term time to support working families. Recognised as a 'Good' school by OFSTED in June 2022, we maintain a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where every child and family feels welcome. Our broad and ambitious curriculum includes unique opportunities such as Forest School sessions and residential trips, enriching pupils' educational experiences.Parents consistently praise our nurturing environment and the individual attention their children receive. We actively engage the community through initiatives like the Hope Project and maintain robust safeguarding policies, including comprehensive e-safety measures accredited through the 360 Degree Safe programme. Prospective families can arrange visits or contact us directly via our Stoke-on-Trent campus for more information about our admissions process and current availability.
Services
Primary Education
Nursery Provision
Forest School
E-Safety Programme
Residential Trips
Highlights and features
- OFSTED-rated 'Good' school with family-oriented atmosphere
- Extended nursery provision until 5:45 pm term time
- Broad curriculum with Forest School and residential trips
- Comprehensive e-safety programme with 360 Degree Safe accreditation
- Active community engagement through the Hope Project
What people say
Family feel
Caring environment
Broad curriculum
Positive OFSTED report
Happy playground
Services
Primary Education
Fulford Primary School delivers comprehensive primary education for children aged 4-11. Our curriculum follows national standards while incorporating unique enrichment activities. Qualified teachers create engaging lesson plans that develop core academic skills alongside personal growth. The school maintains small class sizes to ensure individual attention and foster collaborative learning environments.
Nursery Provision
Our nursery offers part-time and full-time places for children aged 3-4. The provision extends until 5:45 pm during term time to accommodate working families. Qualified early years specialists deliver play-based learning that prepares children for formal education while maintaining a nurturing environment that supports social and emotional development.
Forest School
Forest School sessions provide regular outdoor experiences that develop children's confidence and independence. Qualified leaders facilitate nature-based activities that enhance curriculum learning. These sessions promote physical development, environmental awareness, and teamwork skills through structured yet flexible programmes tailored to different age groups.
E-Safety Programme
Our comprehensive e-safety programme protects children in digital environments. The curriculum teaches online privacy, responsible behaviour, and reporting mechanisms. We maintain robust technical safeguards and participate in the 360 Degree Safe accreditation. Regular parent workshops ensure consistent safety messaging between school and home environments.
Residential Trips
Residential trips extend learning beyond the classroom through immersive experiences. These carefully planned visits develop independence and social skills while reinforcing curriculum topics. Activities include team-building challenges, environmental studies, and cultural exploration. All trips follow strict safeguarding protocols and include pre-trip preparation and post-trip reflection.
People
Mrs Helen Sutton
Head Teacher
Mrs Sutton leads our dedicated teaching staff with over 15 years' experience in primary education. She champions our nurturing approach and curriculum innovation while maintaining strong community links. Her leadership has sustained our OFSTED 'Good' rating.
Mr Andy McFarlane
Chair of Governors
Mr McFarlane oversees our governance with a focus on strategic development and safeguarding standards. He ensures accountability while supporting the school's vision. His leadership helps maintain our family-oriented ethos and community engagement initiatives.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We accept children aged 3-11, with nursery places for 3-4 year olds and primary education for Reception to Year 6.
What are your OFSTED inspection results?
OFSTED rated us 'Good' in June 2022, praising our family atmosphere, academic standards, and pupil behaviour.
Do you offer after-school care?
Our nursery provision extends until 5:45 pm during term time, with additional after-school activities available for primary pupils.
How do you teach online safety?
We combine technical safeguards with curriculum teaching, 360 Degree Safe accreditation, and parent workshops to ensure comprehensive e-safety education.
What enrichment activities are available?
We offer Forest School sessions, residential trips, and special projects like the Hope Project to enhance learning experiences beyond the classroom.
How can parents get involved?
Parents participate through regular events, e-safety workshops, and the Hope Project. Our governors include parent representatives and community members.
