Term Dates

Autumn Term 2024 – 2025
Wednesday 4th September School re-opens
Friday 25th October Half Term – school closes
Monday 4th November School re-opens
Friday 20th December Christmas holidays – school closes
Spring Term 2024 – 2025
Monday 6th January School re-opens
Friday 14th February Half Term – school closes
Monday 24th February School re-opens
Friday 4th April Easter holidays – school closes
Summer Term 2024 – 2025
Tuesday 22nd April (Monday is a bank holiday) School re-opens
Monday 5th May May Day Bank Holiday (School closed)
Friday 23rd May Half Term – school closes
Tuesday 3rd June (Monday is an INSET Day) School re-opens
Friday 18th July Summer Holidays – school closes

Please feel free to download this year’s Academic Year calendar.

“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”

OFSTED

“Pupils who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress. Disadvantaged pupils are also supported well to make good,
and sometimes better, progress in reading, writing and mathematics.”

OFSTED

“School leaders have taken effective action to ensure that pupils make at least good progress from their low starting points in reading,
writing and mathematics in all year groups.”

OFSTED

“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”

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The stimulating learning environment. 

Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”

“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”

OFSTED

When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.

“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”

“The headteacher, deputy headteacher and the assistant headteacher make an effective team. They sustain a culture of continuous i improvement through the school’s vision and specific learning goals, which include resilience, morality and adaptability.”

OFSTED

Miss Pulleyn is fantastic

The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.

The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”

The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.

My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.

You can approach any member of staff and they help you.

I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.

My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .

..closeness between all age groups and years.

Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.

This school meets our expectations in every way.

“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”

the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.

“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”

OFSTED

My kids love the fruit on the snack table.

Thank you for treating my child like your own.

“Children get off to a strong start in early years. This is due to effective leadership and skilful teaching. The proportion of children reaching a good level of development is improving yearon-year.”

OFSTED

The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. 

“Teachers, including those who are new to teaching, have high expectations, and they plan creative lessons that spark pupils’ interest and inspire them to do well.”

OFSTED

History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.

I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.

“The curriculum is well designed to include a range of exciting themes, visits and visitors to enhance pupils’ learning. Pupils become
confident individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”

OFSTED

The after school activities, film nights and discos.

“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”

OFSTED

Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.

the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.

“Pupils’ personal development and welfare are outstanding. Pupils thrive and are keen to learn. They know how to look after their
wellbeing and how to keep safe. The school is an inclusive and happy place.”

OFSTED

“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”

OFSTED

I love seeing school events on Twitter.

The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”

Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”

“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”

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The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.

The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.

My children are developing very well in school.

My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.