About Us

Our Mission statement
We aim to maintain traditional values and a caring ethos by ensuring that our children are educated to the highest possible standards. We create a happy, stimulating and caring environment that will both develop their differing talents and meet their individual needs.

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As a Church school a sympathetic understanding of the Christian faith and an awareness of Christian values is encouraged. We aim to provide a caring and spiritually supportive environment in which mutual respect, equality and responsibility are valued by all. Our Christian ethos enables us to help children develop their spirituality and sense of moral purpose. As an inclusive school, we welcome all children, including those from other faiths and with no faith.

Our links with the community and those between home and school are important to us and this was noted during our last ofsted report in September 2004 which said; "The school places a very high priority on the welfare and well-being of pupils and it is a school where the views of pupils are valued. The strong links that the school has established with parents, the community and increasingly with other schools add another dimension to pupils' educational experiences."

Above all, we wish the time that our children spend with us to be both happy and relevant to their future needs. We see our role as an important one in providing the best possible start to the children's school education in preparation for the rest of their lives.

Our Governing Body
The Governing Body is made up of 15 people including representatives from the school, parents, the Diocese and the local community (a full list can be found on our Information Page).

Governing Body Statement of Intent
The priority for the Governing Body is to ensure that the school moves forward on the path to greater achievement and into a new era of opportunity and success.
Our work is focused on developing:

• An inclusive school where pupils are challenged and empowered to meet their
  full potential.
  
• A creative curriculum that offers diversity and enrichment, ensures high achievement, and presents learning opportunities as fun and exciting.
  
• A stimulating learning environment that captures pupils' interest and meets flexible demands.
  
• A talented and enthusiastic staff, that can engage and motivate pupils, and are
  supported by inspirational leadership and professional development.
  
• A supportive and nurturing ethos that develops confidence and responsibility.
  
• A school that is central to the local community and promotes respect and inclusivity.
  

The Polehampton Heritage
The story of the school begins in 1666 when, according to legend, a sick, orphaned child was taken in and cared for by the landlord of the Rose and Crown in Twyford High Street. The child was Edward Polehampton who later made his fortune through portraiture and coach painting, and became a prominent member of one of the City Guilds.

On his death, he bequeathed money to a trust to establish a school in the High Street to clothe and educate ten poor boys of Twyford.

Tradition and Innovation
The legacy survives today in the form of the Polehampton Trust, which administers money left in the will of Edward Polehampton to be used for educational and charitable purposes in the villages of Twyford and Ruscombe.

We are proud of our long historical traditions. These are reflected in many elements of contemporary school life and encourage our children to connect with the past and their local community as part of their education.

Other Information
The School buildings are a happy blend of old and new. In addition to the classrooms there is a very well equipped library, children's cooking area and play area. An inner courtyard is used in warm weather as an extension of the classrooms.

The School has full internet/e-mail access. A networked computer suite is available for use by all pupils in planned ICT lessons.

We are fortunate in having extensive grounds with a number of interesting old trees and a children's garden, giving scope for many aspects of environmental studies. One of our very old trees has been carved into a unique Totem Pole, designed by the children. There is a large asphalt playground (marked out with various games), several items of play equipment, including a fitness trail, and a school field for use during the summer months.

We have recently built an outside area for the Foundation Stage classes, including a covered area, planters, a sand pit and play panels which will encourage role play.

In the grounds we have a Medway Building with two classrooms, which are used by the Happy Hours Pre-School.

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