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.
Online Safety
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.”
🏆 Humberside Schools U11 Football Finals – 3rd Place! ⚽
What a fantastic day of football from the girls as they competed against some of the strongest school teams across the county, finishing an impressive 3rd overall and the highest-placed team from Hull!
A brilliant achievement and one the girls should be incredibly proud of.
Match 1 – vs Signhills (1-0 WIN)
A game we largely dominated, creating plenty of opportunities but finding it difficult to break the deadlock. Our persistence eventually paid off in the closing stages, with Alice (9) reacting brilliantly to score from close range and secure a deserved 1-0 victory.
Match 2 – vs Bricknell (1-0 WIN)
A much tougher encounter, with both sides creating good opportunities and coming close to taking the lead. The girls showed great determination and patience, eventually finding the breakthrough through a tidy finish from Darcie (3) to make it two wins from two.
Match 3 – vs Westfield (0-2 LOSS)
Without doubt our toughest test of the day. Two very good sides went head-to-head in a competitive and closely fought game. We created a couple of promising opportunities but unfortunately couldn’t find the breakthrough, eventually falling to a 2-0 defeat.
Match 4 – vs East Ravendale (1-0 WIN)
Another game in which we controlled possession and created numerous chances. However, as had been the case earlier in the day, we had to remain patient in front of goal. The winner eventually arrived thanks to some quick thinking and another excellent finish from Darcie (3), securing a third victory.
Match 5 – vs Messingham (2-0 WIN)
A superb performance, with the girls controlling large parts of the game. The highlight was an absolutely unbelievable strike from Anna (10), who found the top corner from around 25 yards out! Anna then followed it up with another excellent finish to complete her brace and seal a convincing 2-0 win.
Match 6 – vs Our Lady and St Peter (1-2 LOSS)
A game that required plenty of hard work and resilience, particularly defensively. After conceding early, the girls responded brilliantly with a quick counter-attack finished superbly by Anna (10). It was a closely contested game that went right down to the wire, but unfortunately we conceded late on to suffer a narrow 2-1 defeat.
Match 7 – vs Broughton (3-2 WIN)
Our final game of the tournament saw the girls finish in style! We started brilliantly, dominating from the first whistle and racing into a three-goal lead. Anna (10) grabbed two more goals to complete an outstanding performance, while Daisy (8) added the third. Despite conceding twice late on, the girls held on to secure a deserved 3-2 victory.
Overall Tournament Summary
An absolutely fantastic tournament from the girls, finishing 3rd overall in Humberside and as the highest-placed school from Hull!
Across seven games, the girls demonstrated everything you could ask for: tremendous effort, determination, teamwork, resilience and, above all, fantastic support for one another.
There were some outstanding individual moments, some brilliant goals and some excellent team performances. Most importantly, the girls represented their school brilliantly throughout the day and showed they belong among the very best teams in the county.
To finish third against such strong opposition is a fantastic achievement, and every single player should be incredibly proud of what they have accomplished.
Well done, girls – you were outstanding! A team to be very proud of! 👏⚽🏆
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🌟 ASPIRE TOGETHER, ATTEND TOGETHER! 🌟
🎉 96% WHOLE-SCHOOL ATTENDANCE TODAY! 🎉
Every child who walks through our doors brings something special to Appleton. Every day in school is another opportunity to learn, laugh, build friendships, grow in confidence and make wonderful memories.
THANK YOU to our families for your continued support in helping children attend school regularly and arrive ready to learn.
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#WakeUpWednesdayWhatsApp helps young people stay connected with friends and family, but group chats, scams, unwanted contact and hidden conversations can also create risks.
Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the platform’s latest safety features and the areas parents and educators should still be aware of.
The guide covers:
• New parental controls for teenagers
• Group chat pressures and harmful content
• Scams and unwanted contact
• Location sharing and disappearing messages
• Channels and privacy settings
• Meta AI and potentially misleading content
It also shares practical advice on reviewing settings, monitoring group activity safely and keeping trust and communication at the heart of online safety.
Read the guide here: vist.ly/5sann
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🌟 ASPIRE TOGETHER, ATTEND TOGETHER! 🌟
🏆 ASPIRATIONAL ATTENDERS OF THE WEEK! 🏆
Each week, we celebrate our wonderful Appleton classes and their attendance achievements!
A HUGE congratulations to our winning classes from last week, who all achieved 96% attendance or above! 👏
🥇 BC – 100% 🌟 Absolutely incredible!
🥈 SB – 97%
🥉 CM – 96.7%
⭐ CG – 96%
🎉 And the excitement doesn’t stop there… our winning classes have chosen their rewards! What a lovely way to celebrate their collective achievements!
At Appleton, attendance is about so much more than a percentage. Every day in school brings opportunities to learn, develop friendships, build confidence, discover new interests and feel part of our Appleton family.
We know that attending school isn’t always straightforward for every family, and we’re committed to working together to overcome barriers and make sure every child feels safe, happy and that they belong.
💛 Thank you to our families for your continued support and partnership.
🌈 Who will be our Aspirational Attenders next week?
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