Our School
Welcome from the Head
Our staff and children love to come to school and learn together. Our ethos, values and innovative curriculum ensure that the children are at the heart of everything we do. We feel that London Colney is a very supportive, nurturing and inclusive school where children have a voice. We place great emphasis on developing children …
About Us
London Colney is a one form primary school in the heart of the community. Our school can support the learning of 270 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 and offers a broad, balanced and creative curriculum. Please see our school prospectus below for further information. Our staff and children love to come to school and …
Our Vision
When you walk into London Colney you will find a place that inspires children to achieve the very best. A place that encourages a mutual respect for all, and the ambition to become an independent, lifelong learner with a passion for success. We have happy, creative children and staff with a thirst for knowledge and …
Our Values
KINDNESS BRAVERY CURIOSITY AMBITION EQUALITY RESPECT Values are the principles, beliefs and standards that guide our feelings, thinking, learning and behaviour. These values underpin all we do at school. We use them within our academic learning and achievements, working hard to apply them across our whole curriculum. We use them …
Safeguarding
At London Colney Primary and Nursery school we treat safeguarding as a high priority, ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all children, staff and visitors is given due consideration. The Single Central Record (SCR) is a document maintained by the school to demonstrate that staff have undergone appropriate recruitment and police checks. The SCR …
Personal Development
Here at London Colney, we strive to ensure that ‘Everyone Valued, Everyone Included’. As a school community, we continue to ensure high expectations for our children’s’ behaviour and conduct and that as staff we apply and communicate these expectations consistently and fairly. This is reflected in our children’s behaviour and conduct. Our children’s attitudes to …
Our Nursery
We are pleased to be able to offer a Nursery provision for 3-4 year olds. At London Colney, we firmly believe in children being able to lay the foundations of life-long learning from a young age and strive to ensure that even our youngest children receive the highest quality education. With highly skilled practitioners, outstanding …
Admissions
We know how important it is to find the right school for your child and we encourage parents to visit the school prior to completing the Primary Admissions application form. Please ring the school office to arrange a visit. The school is committed to ensuring that children settle into their classes happily. During the summer …
Ofsted
Our last Ofsted inspection was in September 2017. “School leaders have worked with passion and skill to bring about improvements in the school.” “Leaders have successfully developed the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. Consequently, teachers plan learning that is well matched to the interests and capabilities of pupils of all abilities.” “Pupils have access …
Our Staff Structure
School Leadership Headteacher Sarah Joyce Deputy Head Luke Varney Assistant Head / SENCo Louise Dembowicz Senior Leader Alison Baskerville School Business Manager Jacky Potter Class Teachers Year 6 Luke Varney Year 5 Louise Dembowicz Year 4 Alicia Johnson Year 3 DeVante Harris Year 2 Alison Baskerville Year 1 Michelle Spriggs Reception Chantell Hosten-White Nursery Sophie …
Our Governors
The London Colney Local Governing Body will provide close scrutiny of teaching, learning and achievement across the school and have parental representation. The Board of governors will provide an oversight of all aspects of the work of the school, the governors as a whole and ensure that we make best use of all the resources …