Business Details
Your Child's Educational Journey Starts Here
At Anderton Park, we believe education should be a joyful journey of discovery that empowers children to become curious, knowledgeable, and emotionally resilient individuals. Our approach prioritises strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families, fostering an environment where every child can excel academically and personally. With a dedicated team of educators, we implement evidence-based teaching methods aligned with the 'Little Wandle' phonics programme and tailored support for special educational needs. Our curriculum encourages literacy, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for learning, while our safeguarding practices ensure children's welfare remains paramount.As a Rights Respecting School, we embed principles of equality and respect into daily life, preparing pupils to become compassionate global citizens. The school's leadership, including Headteacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson and SENCO Emily Knight-Robinson, maintains rigorous standards through regular staff training and transparent governance overseen by Chair of Governors Saidah Sultana. We actively engage parents through initiatives like ParentPay, enrichment programmes, and clear communication channels to create a holistic educational experience.
Services
Primary Education
Special Educational Needs Support
Early Years Foundation Stage
Safeguarding Training
Parental Engagement Programmes
Rights Respecting Curriculum
Literacy Development
Governance Services
Enrichment Activities
SEND Assessments
Highlights and features
- We embed UNICEF Rights Respecting principles into daily learning
- Our staff receive regular safeguarding training with clear DSL leadership
- Specialist SENCO and graduated approach support diverse learning needs
- Proven 'Little Wandle' phonics programme develops strong literacy foundations
- Active parental engagement through ParentPay and enrichment activities
What people say
Fantastic school
Wonderful achievements
Great place
Passion for knowledge
Safe environment
Services
Primary Education
We deliver comprehensive primary education for children aged 4-11, following the National Curriculum. Our structured approach combines academic rigour with character development, using evidence-based teaching methods like the 'Little Wandle' phonics programme. Through small class sizes and individualised support, we ensure every child achieves their full potential while developing essential life skills.
Special Educational Needs Support
Our graduated approach to special educational needs includes early identification, tailored interventions, and regular progress monitoring. SENCO Emily Knight-Robinson leads a team that creates individual education plans, collaborates with external specialists, and provides classroom support to ensure inclusive learning opportunities for all pupils with additional needs.
Safeguarding Training
We maintain rigorous safeguarding standards through regular staff training and clear reporting procedures. Our designated safeguarding leads, including Headteacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson, implement proactive measures to protect children while promoting awareness of online safety, personal boundaries, and healthy relationships across all year groups.
Rights Respecting Curriculum
As a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, we integrate human rights principles into daily teaching. This approach develops pupils' understanding of equality, justice, and global citizenship through cross-curricular activities, democratic processes in classrooms, and community engagement projects that reflect the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Parental Engagement Programmes
We foster strong home-school partnerships through ParentPay, regular newsletters, and enrichment activities. Our open-door policy encourages parental participation in school life, while structured communication channels ensure families receive timely updates about their child's progress and wellbeing.
People
Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson
Headteacher
Sarah leads our school with a vision for joyful, inclusive education. She champions literacy development and safeguarding excellence while maintaining strong community partnerships. Her leadership focuses on nurturing curious learners through innovative teaching approaches.
Emily Knight-Robinson
SENCO
Emily oversees our graduated approach to special educational needs. She coordinates tailored support plans, trains staff in inclusive practices, and works closely with families to ensure every child receives appropriate learning accommodations.
Saidah Sultana
Chair of Governors
Saidah provides strategic oversight as Chair of Governors. She ensures accountability in school operations, supports policy development, and champions community representation in decision-making processes.
Tamsin Bashall
Deputy Headteacher
Tamsin serves as Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead. She ensures staff receive regular child protection training and maintains rigorous safeguarding protocols across all school activities and external partnerships.
Questions
What makes Anderton Park Primary unique?
Our Rights Respecting ethos, specialist literacy programmes, and strong safeguarding culture create a distinctive learning environment focused on holistic child development.
How do you support children with special needs?
We use a graduated approach with individual education plans, specialist resources, and regular progress reviews to ensure inclusive learning for all pupils.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
All staff receive regular safeguarding training. We have four designated leads and follow strict child protection procedures aligned with national guidelines.
How can parents get involved?
We offer ParentPay, regular newsletters, enrichment activities, and open communication channels to foster active family participation in school life.
What curriculum do you follow?
We deliver the National Curriculum with a focus on structured literacy, critical thinking, and character development through our Rights Respecting framework.
