Business Details
Leaney Primary School - Nurturing Young Minds in Ballymoney
At Leaney Primary School, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Established to serve the Ballymoney community, our school fosters high standards of achievement through a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual learning styles. Our experienced educators prioritise building strong relationships with pupils and parents, ensuring a climate of trust and confidence that supports effective learning. We actively promote core values such as respect, honesty, resilience, and responsibility, preparing children to become independent, motivated lifelong learners.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through initiatives like our award-winning Eco-Schools programme, comprehensive E-Safety education, and community engagement projects. With a focus on continuous improvement, we strive to develop both our students and staff, ensuring every member of our school community reaches their full potential.
Services
Primary Education
E-Safety Programmes
Eco-Schools Initiatives
Community Engagement
Extracurricular Activities
Highlights and features
- We offer a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual learning styles
- Our award-winning Eco-Schools programme promotes environmental responsibility
- We provide comprehensive E-Safety education for digital citizenship
- Our staff maintain strong teacher-pupil-parent relationships for effective learning
- We foster core values through community engagement initiatives
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education programme delivers a comprehensive curriculum covering core academic subjects and creative disciplines. We employ differentiated teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles while maintaining rigorous academic standards. Our experienced educators create engaging lesson plans that foster critical thinking and practical application of knowledge.
E-Safety Education
We provide structured E-Safety education to equip children with essential digital citizenship skills. Our programme covers online risks, cyberbullying prevention, and responsible internet usage. Through regular classroom lessons and special initiatives like Safer Internet Day, we ensure pupils develop safe online practices and understand their digital responsibilities.
Eco-Schools Programme
Our award-winning Eco-Schools initiative integrates sustainability into daily learning. Students participate in recycling projects, biodiversity conservation, and energy-saving measures. The programme develops environmental stewardship through hands-on activities like our Active Travel scheme and community clean-up projects.
Community Engagement
We maintain strong community connections through outreach programmes and collaborative projects. Our initiatives include food bank collections, local charity partnerships, and intergenerational activities. These experiences help pupils understand their role in the wider community while fostering civic responsibility.
Extracurricular Activities
We offer diverse extracurricular opportunities including sports teams, creative arts, and academic enrichment. Our house system promotes teamwork through competitive events while special interest clubs develop specific talents. These activities complement academic learning and encourage holistic development.
People
Mr G Magee
Principal
Mr Magee leads Leaney Primary School with over 20 years of educational leadership experience. He champions academic excellence while maintaining focus on pupil well-being and staff development. His vision drives the school's innovative teaching approaches and community engagement initiatives.
Mrs T Pollock
Chair of Governors
Mrs Pollock oversees the Board of Governors' strategic direction for the school. With extensive experience in educational governance, she ensures accountability and compliance while supporting the school's development plans and community partnerships.
Questions
What age groups does Leaney Primary School cater for?
We educate children from Foundation Stage through Key Stage 2, typically aged 4 to 11 years old.
How does the school promote online safety?
We deliver structured E-Safety lessons, run annual awareness campaigns, and provide parental resources to ensure safe digital practices.
What environmental initiatives are available?
Our Eco-Schools programme includes recycling schemes, biodiversity projects, energy monitoring, and Active Travel initiatives with Sustrans.
How can parents get involved?
Parents participate through our PTA, school events, volunteering opportunities, and regular communication channels with teaching staff.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
We provide sports teams, creative arts clubs, academic enrichment programmes, and our competitive house system activities.
