Welcome to Seven Stars - SUPERSTARS!
We are so proud of the educational provision and learning experiences we offer at Seven Stars Primary School & Nursery. Our children love being here and the parents constantly tell us how well their children are doing from the very first time they step through the door.
We also now have a brand new school building which we opened in September of this academic year and we are due to take possession of fantastic new school grounds from January 2026. Please see the separate page on this website for more details about our new building.
The new building is one of only fifty in the country which are net zero carbon schools and offers an environment fit for the future and designed with the children's well-being and learning in mind.
The school has had consecutive 'good' Ofsted ratings and we are continuing to enhance and develop our provision for all pupils so that we can offer the best possible start to our wonderful children's school journey with exciting experiences, high quality curriculum and a modern learning environment.
If you would like to look round our brilliant school please phone 01772 422503 and we would love to meet you and show you around - and answer any questions you may have.
Key Information
Staff
Mrs Dickinson is our nurturing and dynamic Reception teacher who has experience both in Reception and in Year 1 (so she knows where the children need to get to).
All of our children love Mrs Dickinson and she works tirelessly to ensure the children get the best possible start.
For any children offered a place at our school Mrs Dickinson organises transition visits and events so that we can really get to know your child before they start with us.
Mrs Hollinghurst is our very experienced Early Years Leader, member of the School Leadership Team and Nursery (‘Moons’ class) teacher.
The Reception ('Rockets') class is also be supported by an experienced team of Teaching Assistants including Miss Williams, Mrs Stewart and Miss Stafford who are all nurturing and experienced Early Years practitioners.
Mr Mitchell is the Head teacher and often pops in to see how things are going and say hello
Mrs Wright is our Family Support Manager and is available for any families who need any kind of help with anything at all (and will often be on the gate or playground at the start of the day greeting children and families)
Mrs Walsh is our school SENCo (and Deputy Head) and can offer additional advice and support to parents of children with Special Educational Needs (including EHCPs)
Uniform
Our Reception (‘Rockets’) children wear green jumpers/cardigans
They can wear polo shirts (non-branded) and most children wear white polo shirts but it is ok to wear green or black or blue.
They can wear grey or black trousers/skirts/shorts (or grey or gingham dresses)
We also ask for children to bring in a pair of wellies (and coat/all-in-one when it is wet/cold) as they will be going out in all weathers (which is part of the Early Years curriculum expectations)
The PTFA will buy a book bag for all children starting in Reception (so you do not need to purchase one)
INFORMATION FROM PARENTS
Please make sure you have provided all the information we need about your child and ensure you have updated any mobile/contact numbers (especially if they have recently changed from the original information provided) and let us know of any allergies/medical conditions
DAILY ROUTINES - what a typical day looks like for a Reception child at our school
7.30am - there is a breakfast club for anyone who needs it - book on via the APP that will be sent out or phone the school office
8.50am A member of the Early Years team will meet and greet the children at the gate off the main playground and your child then go to their coat peg with their things and into class (where they will have a settling in activity with a member of staff
Reception (‘Rockets’) children will have access to snacks throughout the day (children can bring in their own bottles of water, flavoured water or no-added sugar juice to school)
Over the morning they will ‘get busy’ with their learning which will including Phonics Shed (see the link below), Red Rose Maths Mastery, Reading and lots of other exciting adventures in learning across the whole of the curriculum, discovering all about the world around them and learning how to share, make friends and grow in confidence.
12 the children will go to the main hall where they will either have their own packed lunch or school dinner (menus will be posted on the school web-site and newsletter) which is free to all children in Reception
Most children will then play out in our OPAL lunch areas (see the school web-site OPAL page for more details) until 1pm
1pm the children will continue with their adventures in learning
3.20pm the children finish their day with a story and are then returned into the waiting arms of their parents/carers with big smiles on their faces after a busy day of learning!
We do have an After-School Club which again is available by booking via the APP or with the school office and this provision is on until 5.30pm
Class Dojo (parent communication APP)
Class Dojo is our way of keeping in touch with parents and ensuring good communication between home and school.
We use it to
- send and receive private messages to parents (that no-one else can see) e.g. if your child has done something amazing or if there has been an issue in school;
- to send out whole class or whole school messages and information (e.g. special events, whole class achievements, school newsletters);
- to post photos or videos of all the wonderful things your children do in school during the day
Breakfast and After-School Clubs
Fees and Times
Seven Stars Primary School offer a breakfast and after school club facility and these are both chargeable to parents.
Breakfast Club (from 7.30am) is currently charged at £4 per day with a selection of breakfast items offered.
After School Club (till 5.30pm) is currently charged at £7.00 per day and children are given a snack and a drink.
Phonics Shed is the scheme that we use to help our children master the essential basics for reading and writing. It is a fun scheme and you can find out more information on our Phonics Shed page on the school website:
Working together
More than anything it is so important that we as a school work closely with you as a parent to achieve the best possible outcomes for your child.
We know they are going to have a wonderful time at Seven Stars and all our children thoroughly enjoy their time with us from Early Years to Year 6
We love seeing them progress and delight in their learning.
If you have any questions at all please get in touch and if you would like to visit our school please get in touch - we'd love to meet you!