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Welcome to Pennine Way Primary School

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We hope it gives you a flavour of our school, our values and what makes Pennine Way such a special place to learn and grow. However, nothing compares to seeing a school in action, so if you cannot find the information you are looking for, or would simply like to find out more, please do get in touch or arrange a visit. We would be delighted to welcome you.

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. As a parent of three children myself, I understand how important it is to find a school where children feel happy, safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best. We are proud to provide that environment at Pennine Way.

We have high academic expectations for all of our children and believe that every child can succeed. Our role is to nurture their talents, celebrate their achievements and support them through challenges so that they develop the confidence, skills and knowledge needed for future success. We want every child who leaves Pennine Way to do so with a love of learning, a strong sense of self-belief and memories they will cherish.

At the heart of our school are our CARE values of Cooperation, Aspiration, Respect and Equity. These values guide everything we do, helping us to build a school community where everyone feels valued, included and supported. We encourage our children to work together, aim high, show kindness and respect, and understand that fairness means giving everyone the opportunities and support they need to thrive.

We believe that education is strongest when it is built on partnership. Our staff, parents, carers, governors and wider community all have an important part to play in helping children flourish. By working together, communicating openly and always putting children at the centre of our decisions, we can help every child to achieve their very best… and more.

Pennine Way is a fully inclusive school and we are proud of the diversity within our community. Every child is unique and every child matters. We are committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to succeed. We celebrate differences, recognise individual strengths and work hard to ensure that every child feels a genuine sense of belonging.

We are also incredibly fortunate to be based within the wonderful Harraby Community Campus. Our children benefit from access to fantastic facilities, including the British Cycling race-standard cycle track, 3G pitches and sports arena, theatre facilities and much more. These experiences enrich our curriculum and help create exciting opportunities that many children will remember for years to come.

As children move through our school, we want them to develop not only academically, but personally too. We encourage them to be curious, resilient and ambitious. We want them to challenge themselves, discover new interests and develop the confidence to embrace opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

Our ambitious curriculum is built around four key cornerstones:

• We want our pupils to be ambitious and capable learners who know their identity and can use digital technologies safely and effectively.
• We want our pupils to be healthy and confident individuals who understand positive relationships and can face and overcome challenges.
• We want our pupils to become ethical and informed citizens who understand their rights, responsibilities and place within society.
• We want our pupils to be enterprising, determined and creative members of their community.

Our curriculum reflects the needs of our children, celebrates our local community and prepares pupils for the ever-changing wider world. It is designed to engage, inspire and challenge every learner, whatever their starting point.

Our vision is simple: A Pathway to Success. We want every child’s journey through Pennine Way to equip them with the knowledge, skills, confidence and character they need to be successful in the next stage of their education and throughout their lives.

I am incredibly proud of our children, staff and wider school community. I invite you to come and see Pennine Way for yourself. I am confident that when you do, you will see the warmth, ambition and sense of belonging that make our school such a wonderful place to be.

Andrew Beattie
Headteacher