Click below to read our May newsletter.
Second-Hand Uniform
Are you starting to think about uniform for next year. We currently have a range of second hand uniform for sale. Simply order and pay online then collect from the school office. All money made will go into the school fund to provide opportunities for the children of Blackhall. Click here to see what we have available.
We will continuously update the website as more clothing is made available.
Ofsted Report
Dear Parents/Carers,
I am delighted to share with you the report from our Ofsted inspection that took place at the beginning of March. I am sure you will agree that it highlights lots of strengths within our school, judging us to be ‘good’ in all areas of the framework:
Overall Effectiveness: Good
The Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership and Management: Good
Early Years: Good
This is an excellent achievement with our school being recognised for some key areas highlighted below:
- Relationships between pupils and adults are strong.
- Pupils are happy at this school.
- Pupils behave well.
- Pupils are respectful, polite and considerate.
- The school is at the heart of the community.
- Leaders are determined for all pupils to achieve well.
- The curriculum is ambitious and meets the needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff have a good understanding of the needs of pupils.
- There is a love of reading throughout the school.
- Pupils cherish their reading sessions and listen attentively.
- Children in the early years get off to a strong start.
- Playtimes are happy occasions.
- There is a strong culture of safeguarding.
I am immensely proud of our entire school community. Staff work tirelessly at this school for the benefit of all children and I cannot thank them enough for the difference they make. Our children are a credit to you and make us proud every single day.
Many thanks to all our children, families, staff, governors and local authority who have supported our school and have helped ensure we received this excellent outcome.
Click here to read the full report.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs R. Leonard
Head Teacher
School start & finish times
Dear Parents,
We hope you have had a lovely Easter break and we look forward to welcoming all children back to school tomorrow.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is the start of our new school day:
Butterflies/Bluebells:
Morning session: 8:45am – 11:45am
Afternoon session: 12:15pm – 3:15pm
Reception to Year 6:
Start time: 9am (children can continue to come into school from 8:50am as normal but the doors on the school yard will close at 9am).
Finish time: 3:30pm
Many thanks,
Mrs Leonard
