Longwell Green Primary School is situated in a semi-rural area on the eastern boundary of the city between Bath and Bristol. The school was originally built to serve a private housing estate in 1963 and consisted of seven classrooms, a hall and administrative block. The accommodation has subsequently increased to include a further seven classrooms. From September 2006 the 400 children in the school will be organised in fourteen classes as follows:
Key Stage One (Infants)
Two reception classes
Two year one classes
Two year two classes
These classes are formed with a mix of age, gender and friendship groups
Key Stage Two (Juniors)
Two year three classes
Two year four classes
Two year five classes
Two year six classes
These classes are formed with a mix of age, gender and friendship groups
There is a strong emphasis on working collaboratively within the school. The current staff have an age profile between 25 and mid fifties, and their teaching experience ranges from newly qualified colleagues through to those with 30+ years in the classroom. As a generalisation there is not a high turnover of staff. The current Headteacher has been in post for sixteen years.
INVESTORS IN PEOPLE
In February 1997 the school was officially recognised as an “investors in people”, Investors In People is a national standard, designed originally for use in industry and commerce and launched in 1991. Its aim was to encourage companies to recognise the value of their staff and put greater emphasis on raising skill levels in order to meet the growing challenge of global competition. This prestigious award is not lightly given and is something of which the school can be justifiably proud.
The school has maintained its “Investor in People” status following accreditation reviews held in February 2000, February 2003 and February 2006.
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