Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Outstanding Primary Education in Manchester
We are Seymour Park Community Primary School, a vibrant educational institution proudly serving Old Trafford for over a century. Our curriculum, rooted in the National Curriculum for England, is enriched through partnerships with organisations like the University of Manchester and the Education Endowment Foundation. As a Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School, we empower children to become responsible 21st-century citizens while maintaining academic excellence. Our dedicated staff, including Senior Professional Tutors at the University of Manchester, deliver cutting-edge pedagogy informed by ongoing research projects. With an Ofsted Outstanding rating, we provide wraparound childcare, extracurricular activities, and family support services through our community centre.Our Seymour Park Experience combines oracy development, children's rights education, and 21st-century learning tools to create a transformative educational journey. We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards with trained Designated Safeguarding Leads and participate in initiatives like Operation Encompass for child protection. Our STEM Day partnerships with organisations like Morson Projects inspire future engineers, while our Treescapes project demonstrates environmental stewardship. Through evidence-based practices and community collaboration, we ensure every child receives an education that truly makes a world of difference.
Services
Primary Education
Nursery Provision
STEM Programmes
Arts Enrichment
Family Learning Courses
Childcare Services
SEND Support
Community Events
Research Partnerships
Safeguarding Training
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We are an Ofsted Outstanding-rated primary school with over 100 years of educational excellence
- Our staff include Senior Professional Tutors at the University of Manchester
- We implement evidence-based teaching methods through school-based research partnerships
- We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards with trained Designated Safeguarding Leads
- Our Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School status embeds children's rights into daily learning
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted Outstanding
What people say
Outstanding education
Excellent safeguarding
Nurturing environment
Innovative teaching
Strong community
Services
Primary Education
Our Seymour Park Experience delivers a rich, ambitious curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum for England. We focus on developing successful learners through oracy development, children's rights education, and 21st-century learning tools. Our evidence-based approach combines academic excellence with personal growth, preparing students for future challenges.
STEM Programmes
We offer innovative STEM education through partnerships with organisations like Morson Projects and the University of Manchester. Our hands-on learning experiences include coding workshops, engineering challenges, and annual STEM Day events that inspire future scientists and engineers while developing critical thinking skills.
Arts Enrichment
Our arts programme nurtures creativity through music, drama, and visual arts. Students participate in Shakespeare festivals at The Lowry Theatre, music ensembles, and cross-curricular creative projects that develop self-expression and cultural appreciation within a supportive learning environment.
Family Learning
We provide comprehensive family learning opportunities including adult education courses, parenting workshops, and community events. Our extended services support family development through accredited programmes and informal learning activities that strengthen community bonds and educational engagement.
SEND Support
Our specialist SEND provision, led by experienced coordinators, offers tailored support for children with diverse learning needs. We implement individualised learning plans, specialist interventions, and collaborative partnerships with external agencies to ensure every child achieves their full potential in an inclusive environment.
People
Tom Johnson
Headteacher
Mr Johnson leads with over 20 years' experience in primary education, championing innovative teaching methods and community engagement. He oversees curriculum development and strategic direction while maintaining close links with staff, pupils, and families.
Jane Dickinson
Head of School
Mrs Dickinson manages safeguarding and pastoral care, bringing extensive expertise in child protection and educational leadership. She coordinates Operation Encompass participation and oversees staff training to maintain our outstanding safeguarding standards.
Tina Tomlinson
Head of School
Mrs Tomlinson leads school improvement initiatives and staff development programmes. With specialist knowledge in educational psychology, she implements evidence-based practices that enhance teaching effectiveness and student wellbeing.
Caroline Friar
SENCo
Mrs Friar coordinates special educational needs provision, developing individualised support plans and leading staff training on inclusive teaching practices. Her expertise ensures all children receive appropriate educational accommodations.
Donna Green
Social Worker
Ms Green provides independent social care support for families, addressing parenting challenges, housing concerns, and benefit queries. With extensive experience in social care, she offers confidential guidance and community resource connections every Wednesday.
Questions
What makes Seymour Park Community Primary School unique?
Our Seymour Park Experience combines UNICEF rights-respecting principles, STEM innovation, and arts enrichment through partnerships with organisations like the University of Manchester.
How does the school support children's personal development?
We focus on emotional literacy, character development, and 21st-century skills through our curriculum and extracurricular activities, including pupil-led initiatives like the Rights Rangers.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We have trained Designated Safeguarding Leads, participate in Operation Encompass for domestic abuse reporting, and maintain Ofsted Outstanding safeguarding standards.
How can parents get involved?
Parents can join family learning courses, attend community events, participate in school governance, or engage with our social worker's support services.
What extracurricular opportunities are available?
We offer music ensembles, sports teams, STEM clubs, and creative arts programmes, including annual participation in the Children's Shakespeare Festival.
How does the school handle special educational needs?
Our specialist SENCo coordinates individualised support plans, specialist interventions, and collaborative partnerships with external agencies to meet diverse learning needs.
