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Outstanding Ofsted for Northwick Manor Primary School
Thu 22 Sep 2022Congratulations to Northwick Manor Primary School in Worcester for achieving 'Outstanding' in a recent Ofsted report.
“Staff take an interest in pupils’ lives. They use what they know about pupils’ interests to find extra ways to inspire them.” Northwick Manor Primary School has been praised by Ofsted school inspectors, after receiving a glowing report.
Northwick Manor Primary School was inspected over two days in July 2022. The Ofsted report commends the school for “preparing pupils exceptionally well” and having leadership which is “clear-sighted and well informed”, securing them Outstanding in all areas.
Highlights from the report include
- “Pupils reach high standards in this school…because leaders have very high expectations, parents are supportive and staff have strong subject knowledge”
- “Pupils are not concerned about bullying… Pupils respect the school’s rules, and their behaviour is excellent”
- “Beyond the normal curriculum, there is a huge range of clubs. There is something for everyone and no one is left out”
- “leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum”
Within the report, Ofsted praised the school for its varied curriculum, range of opportunities available to pupils and its commitment to ensuring that pupils learn to read.
Ofsted found that “parents are highly supportive of the school and many praise its work.”
Sian Williams, Headteacher at Northwick Manor Primary School, commented on the fantastic report saying “We are all absolutely thrilled with our ‘outstanding’ outcome following our recent Ofsted inspection.”
"I think it really demonstrates how committed the team are here at Northwick; everyone wants the best for our pupils and the comments in our report reflect everyone’s dedication and drive to make sure that the curriculum is engaging and every day is memorable.”
Kate Brunt, Chief Executive Officer at The Rivers CofE Academy Trust, commented saying “As a MAT we are so proud of Northwick Manor Primary School for achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted report.
The fantastic report reflects the dedication of all staff and the collaborative ethos of the Rivers trust.”Northwick Manor Primary School has been graded Outstanding in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision. Their previous inspection grade was ‘Good’ back in 2019.
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School open dates 2022
Tue 20 Sep 2022If your child turns 4 between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023, you will need to apply for a Reception school place for September 2023.
This is an exciting time and we are sure you will want to find out as much as possible about your local schools.
Join your local Rivers school during their open events to find out what each school has to offer.
If you school does not have a scheduled date or you cannot make the date listed, our schools welcome visits anytime, just contact the school direct to arrange an appointment.
School open events 2022
Burlish Park Primary and Nursery - Friday 25th November, 10am - 11am
- Friday 9th December, 10am - 11am
01299 823771
Cherry Orchard Primary School and Little Cherries Pre-school - Monday 14th November, 4:00pm
- Thursday 1st December, 1:30pm
- Wednesday 14th December, 10:00am
- Thursday 12th January, 4:00pm
01905 352787
Every day is an open day
01905452437
Saturday 19th November, 10am - 12pm 01299 851256
Thursday 3rd November, 9:30am.
01384 81869
Contact the school to arrange a school tour 01299 896246
- Wednesday 30th November, 10am - 6pm
- Saturday 4th March, 10am - 1pm
- Monday 5th June, 10am - 1pm
01562 69750
Contact the school to arrange a school tour 0121 522 2598
Wednesday 16th November, 3pm-5pm
01905 953850
Contact the school to arrange a school tour 01905 454430
Contact the school to arrange a school tour 01905 423861
- Tuesday 8th November, 1.30pm
- Thursday 10th November, 9am
- Thursday 17th November, 9am
- Monday 21st November, 9am
- Monday 21st November, 1.30pm
- Wednesday 30th November, 9am
01905 772138
- Friday 11th November, 9.30am - 11am
0121 5573282
Contact the school to arrange a school tour 01527 861421
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Deepest sympathies for the passing of Her Royal Highness
Thu 08 Sep 2022We express our deepest sympathies for the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II.
Her dedication to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to her other realms and territories is unparalleled and we thank her for her service.
Our trust will observe the mourning period but continue to support our pupils, families and staff.
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New alternative provision set to open in 2023
Mon 05 Sep 2022The Rivers CofE Academy Trust will open Unity Academy, a primary, alternative provision setting, in September 2023.
Situated on the old Sladen Middle School site in Hurcott Road, Kidderminster, Unity Academy will provide education for up to 60 pupils aged 4-11 years.
The purpose-built school will be for children who cannot access or manage in mainstream school, for reasons including school exclusion, behavioural issues, illness or bereavement.
The Department for Education has identified a growing demand for additional alternative provision primary school places in Worcestershire. The proposed school development will help to meet this identified need and forms an integral part of Worcestershire County Council’s five-year strategic School Organisation Plan.
See 3D footage of what the new school will look like.
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Pledge to walk a million miles
Mon 05 Sep 2022ON Friday 9th September we are launching a year long good health campaign to promote wellbeing and sustainability.
All schools have pledged to take part in our ‘Walk a Million Miles’ challenge which aims to get all staff and pupils walking a mile each school day.
With nearly 5300 pupils walking a mile every school day (190 days) this equates to over 1 million miles.
If we consider the average attendance rate of 95% we would achieve = approx. 956,650 miles by the end of the school year. The difference of 50,350 miles will be made up by staff (teachers, support staff and leaders).
To help breakdown the million miles target, each school is going to walk the equivalent distance of the 10 longest rivers in the world.
- Nile 4,130 miles
- Amazon 3,976 miles
- Yangtze 3,917
- Mississippi 3,902 miles
- Yenisei 3,445 miles
- Yellow River 3,395 miles
- Ob-Irtysh 3,364 miles
- Rio De La Plata 3,030 miles
- Congo 2,922 miles
- Amur 2,763 miles
Total = 34,844
A 1-form entry school will walk approximately 34,844 miles, whilst a 3-form entry school will walk approx. 104,532 miles.
The exact distance needing to be covered by each school is based on the number of children and the form entry of the school.
- Burlish = 75,008
- Cherry Orchard = 123,690
- Cranham = 75,008
- Cutnall Green = 29,450
- Dudley Wood = 75,008
- Great Witley = 36,174
- Heronswood = 75,008
- Jubilee Park = 36,174
- Northwick = 123,690
- NWPA = 41,230
- St Clements = 36,174
- St Peters = 88,350
- Summerhill = 164,920
- Wychbold = 29,450
Total = 1,009,334
Why are we walking a million miles?
We are committed to working together to educate our pupils and the wider school community about the importance of achieving the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and to reduce our environmental impact.
In the UK, around three quarters of our personal carbon emissions come from just three things: how we heat and power our homes, the way we travel and the food we eat. (Source: The 10 best simple ways you can be more sustainable - Which? News)
If we want to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce our environmental impact, we can make small changes to our lifestyle which really add up.
If we can 'Walk a Million Miles’ and inspire staff, pupils and families to walk more, then we can start to can make a difference not only to improve mental and physical health but to change habits which improve sustainability.