Empowering our children to grow, learn, and succeed together
At Oakley Vale Primary School, we are committed to providing a high-quality education for all our pupils. Our commitment is rooted in our values of academic excellence, personal development, and community engagement. Our dedicated team of teachers, support staff, and governors work tirelessly to ensure that every child has the best possible educational experience.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to be engaging, challenging, and relevant to the needs of our pupils. We believe that education should be a lifelong journey of discovery, exploration, and growth. Our curriculum is divided into key stages, with each stage building upon the previous one. We offer a range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, technology, history, geography, and foreign languages.
Extracurricular Activities
At Oakley Vale Primary School, we believe that extracurricular activities play a vital role in developing the whole child. We offer a range of activities, including sports, music, art, and drama. These activities provide an opportunity for our pupils to develop their skills, build their confidence, and make new friends.
Support for Our Pupils
We understand that every child is unique and may have individual needs. That's why we have a range of support systems in place to help our pupils succeed. Our special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) works closely with our teachers and support staff to provide targeted support for our pupils with special educational needs.
Parent Involvement
We value our parent community and believe that parent involvement is essential for our pupils' success. We encourage parents to participate in our school through various activities, such as parent-teacher associations, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer opportunities. We also keep our parents informed through regular newsletters, website updates, and school reports.
Community Engagement
As a school, we believe that we have a responsibility to engage with our local community. We work closely with local organizations, charities, and businesses to provide our pupils with real-life experiences, learn from experts, and develop their social skills.
Governance
Our school is governed by a board of governors who are responsible for overseeing the school's strategic direction, financial management, and accountability. Our governors are recruited from a range of backgrounds and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.
Admissions
Our admissions policy is designed to ensure that every child has an equal opportunity to access our school. We work closely with our local authority to manage our admissions process and ensure that every child has a place at our school.
Term Dates
We have a range of term dates throughout the year, with each term lasting around 10-12 weeks. Our school calendar outlines our term dates, holidays, and important dates for parents to plan ahead.
Overall Perspective
The reviews from students and parents of OVPS school are mixed, with some expressing positive experiences and others citing concerns and disappointments.
Academic Concerns
Several reviewers have expressed discontent with the school's academic approach, particularly in regards to testing and the emphasis on spelling and grammar. Kemsley Fox and JoshuaMSmith both commented on the high-pressure atmosphere in Y6, with tests being administered four times a day. JoshuaMSmith also noted that the school's newsletters have recently started containing spelling and grammar mistakes.
Staff and Leadership
Damon Marshall expressed concern about the high staff turnover and lack of male staff at the school. He also felt that the school tends to react to problems rather than having a long-term plan in place.
Student Experience
Ash R.'s review provided a more positive perspective, stating that their child is happy at the school and appreciates the mix of ethnicities. Annelies Siddre's review also noted that the school has been "pretty good" overall, although they did express some disagreements.
Conclusion
The reviews highlight a range of opinions about OVPS school, from positive to negative. While some reviewers have had positive experiences, others have expressed concerns about academic pressure, staff turnover, and leadership.
