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Welcome to Lancasterian Primary School
Lancasterian Primary School is a safe and welcoming learning community where we all aim high, everyone is included, and creativity is valued. Established in the heart of Tottenham, London, our two-form entry school serves a diverse and enthusiastic community. Our vision focuses on creating a fairer society through education, with values of inclusion, lifelong learning, growth mindset, integrity, high aspirations, and respect underpinning all activities. Recognised by Ofsted as outstanding in multiple areas, we provide a high-quality education that nurtures pupils' academic and personal development. Our curriculum is designed to meet community needs, equipping children with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to thrive.We maintain strong partnerships with pupils, parents, and stakeholders to ensure provision aligns with expectations. Our dedicated staff implement evidence-based teaching methods, including Rosenshine's Principles and the 'Lancs Way' approach, to maximise learning outcomes. We prioritise safeguarding and pastoral care, ensuring every child feels secure and supported. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to enhance educational offerings while maintaining our core values.
Services
Early Years Education
Primary Education
Special Educational Needs Support
After-School Clubs
Parent Engagement Programmes
Highlights and features
- Ofsted-rated Outstanding for Behaviour, Personal Development, and Early Years Provision
- Inclusive learning community with strong pastoral care systems
- Experienced leadership team with proven educational expertise
- Curriculum designed to meet local community needs
- Specialist teaching in music, languages, and computing
What people say
Caring and inclusive school
Excellent communication
Supportive environment
Positive relationships
Creative curriculum
Services
Early Years Education
Our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum develops children through play-based learning. We use Sounds Write phonics and White Rose Maths to build literacy and numeracy foundations. Skilled staff create stimulating environments that foster creativity and social development. Daily observations inform individualised learning plans that support each child's unique progress.
Primary Education
We deliver the National Curriculum through our 'Lancs Way' approach based on Rosenshine's Principles. Specialised teaching in music, languages, and computing enhances learning. Our values-driven education promotes growth mindset and resilience. Regular assessments ensure pupils achieve above national averages in core subjects while developing essential life skills.
Special Educational Needs Support
Co-Assistant Heads for Inclusion lead our SEND provision, implementing individualised support plans. We maintain small class sizes and employ specialist teaching assistants. Regular parent consultations ensure consistent home-school collaboration. Our accessible curriculum meets requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Regulations 2014.
After-School Clubs
We offer diverse extracurricular activities including sports, music, and creative arts. Subsidised sports clubs develop physical skills while music programmes provide instrument tuition. Clubs operate daily until 17:30, supporting working families. Activities align with our values of creativity and personal development.
Parent Engagement Programmes
Regular family phonics sessions and classroom participation opportunities strengthen home-school links. We provide termly progress reports and maintain open communication channels. Parent workshops explore curriculum content and learning strategies. Our 'Values Characters' programme supports consistent values education at home and school.
People
Paul Murphy
Head Teacher
Paul Murphy leads Lancasterian Primary with over 20 years' experience in education. He champions inclusive learning and curriculum innovation. His leadership focuses on community engagement and staff development. Paul ensures strategic alignment with Ofsted standards and educational best practices.
Charlotte Clinton
Deputy Head Teacher
Charlotte Clinton oversees Key Stages 1 and 2 provision with expertise in curriculum design. She implements assessment strategies that drive pupil progress. Charlotte leads staff training on effective teaching methods. Her focus on literacy development contributes to outstanding reading outcomes.
Julia Ryan
Assistant Head for EYFS
Julia Ryan leads our Early Years Foundation Stage with specialist knowledge of child development. She implements play-based learning approaches that build school readiness. Julia coordinates transition programmes for nursery to reception. Her team consistently achieves outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
Gemma Horgan
Pastoral Care Manager
Gemma Horgan oversees safeguarding and attendance with compassionate expertise. She manages the school's behaviour policy and child protection procedures. Gemma coordinates family support services and liaises with external agencies. Her team ensures every child feels safe and valued.
Eoin Robertson
School Business Manager
Eoin Robertson manages financial and operational aspects of the school. He ensures compliance with statutory requirements and efficient resource allocation. Eoin oversees facilities management and health & safety protocols. His leadership supports the school's strategic financial planning.
Questions
What makes Lancasterian Primary School unique?
Our values-driven education combines academic excellence with personal development. We implement evidence-based teaching methods in a nurturing environment that celebrates creativity and inclusion.
How does the school support special educational needs?
Our Co-Assistant Heads for Inclusion lead specialist provision with individualised support plans. We maintain small class sizes and employ trained teaching assistants to meet diverse learning needs.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer music tuition, sports clubs, and creative arts programmes. Activities operate daily until 17:30, supporting working families while developing children's talents and interests.
How does the school involve parents?
Regular family phonics sessions and classroom participation opportunities strengthen home-school links. We provide termly progress reports and maintain open communication channels.
What are the school's Ofsted ratings?
Ofsted rated us Outstanding for Behaviour, Personal Development, and Early Years Provision. Our Quality of Education was rated Good, with overall effectiveness Good in June 2023.
How does the school prepare children for the future?
Our curriculum develops academic skills alongside growth mindset and resilience. We focus on cultural capital and essential life skills to ensure children thrive in modern society.
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