Headteacher's Welcome

I feel extremely  honoured to be the first Headteacher at Badbury Park Primary School.

Badbury Park Primary School opened in September 2019 with its founding staff and pupils. We have built an inspiring, bespoke environment and curriculum, with the children’s and community’s passions and fascinations at the heart of all we do.​

The educational journey of a Badbury Park child begins in our vibrant and creative Early Years setting where child led play, outdoor learning and forest school principals are central. This is where the seeds of lifelong learning are planted. The children will move through Key Stage One and Two where they will grow and thrive into forward thinking and compassionate individuals, who are ready for the future.​

We will carefully follow our teaching and learning policy and embed learning behaviours and values through the school motto- the 4 B’s, our school rules and our behaviour policy ‘curious not furious’.​

Be adventurous

•  We encourage children to take risks in their learning.

•  To have and go and use a ‘growth mindset’.

•  We encourage them to try new things and provide experiences that help them develop these skills.

•  We will provide Forest School session to develop new skills and opportunities to take risks to develop confidence and self esteem.

•  Challenge all children to reach their potential with high expectations and bespoke planning

•  Show their understanding of knowledge and skills by creatively applying learning to new situations.​

Be ambitious
•  We will provide opportunities for children to be the best version of themselves.

•  To challenge themselves to work hard and strive for excellence.

•  Challenge all children to reach their potential with high expectations and bespoke planning

•  We will prepare them for their next stage of schooling and to be well rounded citizens in our world​

Be curious

•  We will develop opportunities for the children to question and explore things to deepen their knowledge and learning.

•   We will provide open ended tasks and challenges alongside experiences that provoke imagination and a thirst for knowledge.

•   We will ensure children build special memories and a curiosity for different cultures and learning styles so they can celebrate differences.​

Be kind

•  We will teach and embed  British Values and provide opportunities for self reflection, and regulation and develop personal and  social skills so children know how to be kind to themselves and each others ensuring inclusion.

•  We will celebrate our diversity and heritage and support one another.

•  We will teach understanding of the environment and empathy to key issues.

•  We will have a carefully planned PSHE curriculum and opportunities for Emotional Literacy sessions to ensure all children are ready to learn.​

At Badbury Park we aim to develop the whole child; building children’s resilience and values in a supportive and nurturing environment, where aspirations are high.​

Badbury Park is a school at the heart of the community where there is a shared set of values and a collective responsibility, to prepare our children for all the excitement and challenges the future may bring. Amidst a busy day of problem solving, laughter and learning there will be planned time for reflection and mindfulness. We are blessed with beautiful green spaces, a copse and stream, a library, a multi sports area and cookery room to ensure Badbury Park children experience a varied and inclusive curriculum.

​As this school grows to a two-form entry primary school, we will continue to employ the best educational practitioners who are passionate, flexible and creative with their teaching and who wholeheartedly want the best for our children. 

Mrs Louise Dance

Headteacher