Our excellent pastoral system creates a caring environment in which children feel comfortable about approaching a teacher to talk about something that's bothering them. Strong relationships with parents help us identify problems at an early stage and agree a joint strategy for dealing with them. And our 'house' system deepens children's sense of belonging.

We believe in giving children pastoral responsibility, encouraging interaction and friendships across the age groups. Each class has a prefect, chosen from the eldest year group, to support and advise them. We also have a School Council, with democratically elected representatives from Year 2 up that meets monthly with the Headmaster to discuss constructive ways of improving the school. 

"A strong culture of praise is established to encourage pupils and help them feel valued" ISI School Inspection 2011

"The school cares for its pupils exceptionally well" ISI inspection report 2007