A Warm Welcome…
It is a real privilege to welcome you to Appleton Primary School.
At Appleton, we are proud to be a warm, inclusive and ambitious school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. Our vision, Together we ASPIRE to Learn for Life, reflects our commitment to ensuring that our children not only achieve academically, but develop the confidence, character and skills they need to thrive now and in the future.
Our ASPIRE values sit at the heart of school life, and through The Appleton Way, we encourage everyone in our school community to be Ready, Respectful and Responsible. Together, these provide the foundations for a positive culture where children feel safe, happy and excited to learn.
Strong relationships with our families and wider community are incredibly important to us, and I look forward to working together as we continue to build an Appleton we can all be proud of.
Thank you for visiting our website and for taking an interest in our wonderful school.
Faye Rihane
Head of School
Togther we ASPIRE to learn for life.
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We have a dedicated webpage that shows a wide selection of advice for children, parents and carers on the safe use of technology and the internet.
Our Trust includes primary, secondary and an alternative provision school working together to provide the best learning opportunities for the pupils within our network of schools.
Each school serves its own community and has its own unique identity. Together we benefit from working in partnership, share good practice and have a joint central service support team.
WE ALL SHINE BRIGHTER TOGETHER
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“Pupils enjoy learning through play, stories, and collaboration, with engaging activities that promote creativity, teamwork and curiosity.”
“Leaders have prioritised consistency in phonics teaching, ensuring that children receive the support they need to become fluent and confident readers.”
“Pupils are respectful about race, religion and disabilities, showing a strong understanding of equality, inclusion, and kindness.”
“Pupils contribute to the community through charity work and local visits, helping them grow into thoughtful, socially aware individuals.”
“Skilled adults support learning and develop vocabulary in early years, ensuring that even the youngest learners get a strong and confident start.”
“Leaders offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, providing pupils with enriching experiences that enhance both learning and wellbeing.”
“Pupils feel safe and know teachers will help if they are worried, fostering a secure and supportive environment where children can thrive.”
“The expectation at Appleton is that ‘Every child is a reader,’ and this belief is embedded throughout the school’s approach to phonics and literacy.”
“There is a strong reading culture within the school, with staff and pupils alike showing a shared enthusiasm for books and language development.”
“Appleton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are well supported and cared for across all areas of their education.”
Y6 took part in an litter audit of the local area to find out more about human impact on our environment. They designed their own charts to collect data and worked collaboratively. They will analyse their results back in the classroom. ...
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Year 5 enjoyed their first lesson of Dance this week where they looked at creating a sequence of moves to music, using the count of 8 to keep rhythm. ...
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Our EYFS children have been practising their fine and gross motor skills. ...
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🌟ASPIRE FRIDAY! 🌟
Who are we ASPIRE-ing to be like this week?
It’s our favourite time of the week at Appleton — celebrating the wonderful children who have been living and breathing our ASPIRE values! 🌈✨
Every Friday, we take time to recognise those children who have gone above and beyond, shown determination, made positive choices, supported others or simply demonstrated a fantastic attitude towards their learning.
Our ASPIRE certificates aren’t just about academic achievements. They’re about recognising the kindness, courage, curiosity, effort and character that make our school such a special place to be.
👏 A HUGE well done to this week’s ASPIRE certificate winners!
You have shown us what it means to be an Appleton role model, and we couldn’t be prouder of you!
Remember, excellence isn’t about being perfect — it’s about trying your best, learning from your mistakes and striving to be better every day. 🌟
Keep shining, keep inspiring and keep showing us what it means to ASPIRE!
❤️ Together we ASPIRE to learn for life. ...
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