Business Details
Fir Bank Primary School | Royton Learning Excellence
Fir Bank Primary School is a nurturing educational institution where every child's individuality is celebrated. Our curriculum is meticulously designed to provide a broad and balanced education aligned with national standards, fostering emotional intelligence, resilience, and critical thinking. With dedicated staff across teaching, support, and governance roles, we prioritise personalised learning pathways that address individual needs while building foundational academic and social skills. Our three key stages - Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 - offer structured progression supported by targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities. The school maintains strong community partnerships and transparent communication channels, offering prospective families comprehensive insights through informative sessions and direct engagement.Our safeguarding framework ensures a secure learning environment, while extracurricular initiatives like breakfast clubs and after-school childcare extend our commitment to holistic development. Through continuous curriculum refinement and emphasis on cultural capital, we prepare students to become informed, responsible members of society who embody British values. Parental collaboration remains central to our approach, with regular updates and involvement opportunities reinforcing the home-school partnership. The school's nut and sesame-free policy demonstrates our proactive approach to student wellbeing, while our physical location in Royton provides accessible education for local families.
Services
Nursery Education
Reception Classes
Curriculum Subjects
Safeguarding
Admissions
Highlights and features
- We provide stage-specific curriculum tailored to individual learning needs
- Our staff maintain strong home-school partnerships for educational continuity
- We offer structured safeguarding and wellbeing support frameworks
- Our enrichment programmes extend learning beyond standard hours
- We implement targeted interventions for academic progress monitoring
Services
Nursery Education
Our Foundation Stage nursery provision offers full-time (30 hours) and part-time (15 hours) options with flexible intake periods. Qualified staff deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum through play-based learning that develops core skills and social readiness. Parents receive regular progress updates and transition support for seamless progression to Reception class.
Curriculum Subjects
We deliver a comprehensive curriculum covering Maths, Science, Languages, History, Geography, Music, PE, Religious Education, PSHE, Computing, and Literacy. Thematic and subject-specific teaching builds knowledge sequences across key stages, with interventions addressing learning gaps. Cultural capital development ensures students understand British values and community responsibilities.
Safeguarding
Our safeguarding framework includes designated leads for child protection, special educational needs, and community support. Staff undergo regular training to maintain safe environments, with clear reporting channels for concerns. The school actively promotes emotional wellbeing through structured support systems and external agency collaboration when required.
Admissions
We manage nursery admissions directly with termly intake periods, while Reception placements follow local authority procedures. Prospective families receive guidance through informal visits and transition days. Our admissions policy ensures transparent processes with clear communication about placement offers and transfer procedures to secondary education.
After School Care
Foresters After School Club operates 3:15-6:00pm daily with healthy snacks provided. The programme offers structured activities and homework support in a safe environment. Sessions cost 8.00 with consistent staffing ensuring continuity of care for working families requiring extended childcare provision.
People
Rachael McLaughlin
Headteacher
Mrs McLaughlin leads with a vision for inclusive education, fostering partnerships between school, parents and community. She champions individual potential through tailored learning approaches and maintains oversight of curriculum implementation and safeguarding standards.
Heather Woodall
Community Support Manager
Mrs Woodall coordinates family support services, addressing non-academic barriers to learning. She implements wellbeing initiatives and facilitates community engagement programmes that strengthen the school's role as a local hub for family development.
Janet Knuckey
SENCO
As Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Mrs Knuckey develops individualised learning plans and oversees targeted interventions. She works closely with teachers and external specialists to ensure inclusive educational provision for children requiring additional support.
Questions
What age can children start nursery at Fir Bank?
Children can join our nursery the term after their 3rd birthday, with full-time and part-time options available.
How does the admissions process work for Reception classes?
Reception admissions follow local authority procedures. Prospective parents should contact Oldham Council Admissions or visit their website for application details.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We have designated safeguarding leads, including the Headteacher and SENCO, with established protocols for child protection concerns and parental reporting channels.
Are there after-school childcare options?
Yes, our Foresters After School Club operates daily until 6:00pm with healthy snacks and structured activities for £8 per session.
How does the school support special educational needs?
We provide bespoke learning plans, targeted interventions, and specialist resource allocation to ensure all children with SEN achieve their potential.
What curriculum does the school follow?
We deliver the National Curriculum through thematic and subject-specific teaching, with tailored sequences building knowledge across key stages and subjects.
