Business Details
Herbert Thompson Primary: Nurturing Talent in Cardiff
As the Headteacher of Herbert Thompson Primary, I welcome you to our vibrant learning community. Our mission is to nurture talent and foster personal growth through core values of respect, care, determination, security, diversity, and achievement. With a dedicated team of educators, we create a safe and inclusive environment where every child thrives. Our curriculum emphasizes holistic development, supported by initiatives like the Rights Respecting Schools Award and partnerships with local organizations. We actively engage families through resources for home learning and multilingual support.Our commitment to professional development ensures staff maintain high standards in education. Visitors consistently praise our warm atmosphere and the pupils' enthusiasm for learning. We believe in preparing children for successful futures through academic excellence and character development. Our school's unique ethos combines tradition with innovation to meet modern educational challenges. Thank you for considering Herbert Thompson Primary as part of your child's educational journey.
Services
Primary Education
Nursery Provision
Additional Learning Support
Extracurricular Clubs
School Meals Service
Parental Engagement Programs
Highlights and features
- We maintain six core values that guide all our educational practices
- Our staff team combines experience with innovative teaching methods
- We offer specialized support for children with additional learning needs
- Our curriculum integrates digital competence and modern language skills
- We actively involve families through multilingual resources and workshops
Associations and certifications
- Rights Respecting Schools Award
What people say
Dedicated teachers
Nurturing environment
Strong values
Excellent support
Engaged community
Services
Primary Education
We provide comprehensive education for children aged 5-11, following the Welsh curriculum. Our approach combines academic rigor with personal development, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and digital skills. The school maintains small class sizes to ensure individual attention and support.
Nursery Provision
Our Flying Start nursery offers early education for children aged 3-5. The program develops foundational skills through play-based learning, preparing children for primary school. We emphasize social development and basic literacy and numeracy in a nurturing environment.
Additional Learning Support
We provide tailored support for children with additional learning needs, including personalized learning plans and specialist resources. Our ALNCO coordinates support services to ensure all children access the curriculum and achieve their potential.
Extracurricular Clubs
We offer a range of after-school clubs covering sports, arts, and academic enrichment. These activities extend learning beyond the classroom and develop children's interests and talents in a supervised, supportive environment.
Parental Engagement
We provide resources and workshops to help parents support their children's learning at home. This includes multilingual materials and guidance on curriculum topics to strengthen home-school partnerships.
People
Mrs Sheena Marsh
Headteacher
Mrs Marsh leads our school with a commitment to nurturing talent and building futures. She brings extensive educational experience and a passion for child-centered learning to her role.
Mrs A Jones
Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Jones supports school leadership with focus on curriculum development and staff training. She plays key role in maintaining our high educational standards and values.
Mrs M Pullin
ALNCO
Mrs Pullin coordinates our additional learning needs provision, ensuring personalized support for children requiring specialist educational assistance across all year groups.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We teach children aged 3-11, including nursery provision and primary education from Reception to Year 6.
How do you support children with additional needs?
Our ALNCO coordinates personalized learning plans, specialist resources, and targeted support to ensure all children access our curriculum.
What after-school activities are available?
We offer various clubs covering sports, arts, and academic enrichment, with new options introduced regularly based on pupil interests.
How can parents get involved?
We encourage parental engagement through workshops, home learning resources, and regular communication with class teachers.
What are your school hours?
Our school day runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Monday to Friday, with extended care available through our breakfast and after-school clubs.
