Term Dates

Autumn Term 2023 – 2024
Wednesday 6th September School re-opens
Friday 27th October Half Term – school closes
Tuesday 7th November (Monday is an INSET Day) School re-opens
Friday 22nd December Christmas holidays – school closes
Spring Term 2023 – 2024
Monday 8th January School re-opens
Friday 9th February Half Term – school closes
Monday 19th February School re-opens
Friday 22nd March Easter holidays – school closes
Summer Term 2023 – 2024
Monday 8th April School re-opens
Monday 6th May May Day Bank Holiday
Friday 24th May Half Term – school closes
Tuesday 4th June (Monday is an INSET Day) School re-opens
Friday 19th July Summer Holidays – school closes

Please feel free to download this year’s (or next year’s) Academic Year calendar.

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

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

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

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

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

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

OFSTED

“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

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

“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

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

My kids love the fruit on the snack table.

..closeness between all age groups and years.

The stimulating learning environment. 

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

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

“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

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

History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.

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

OFSTED

Thank you for treating my child like your own.

I love seeing school events on Twitter.

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

OFSTED

This school meets our expectations in every way.

My children are developing very well in school.

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

OFSTED

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

OFSTED

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

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

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

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

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

The after school activities, film nights and discos.

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

“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

Miss Pulleyn is fantastic

“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

“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

The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.

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

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