Welcome to Loscoe C of E Primary School and Nursery

We may be small but together we can make a big difference. 

On behalf of the staff and governors, a very warm welcome to Loscoe Church of England Primary and Nursery School website.  

We are proud of the family atmosphere which all staff promote in school. There is a strong ethos on every individual reaching their full potential and we take a full interest in our pupils' achievements both inside and outside of school. 

An innovative curriculum encourages high aspirations. Pupils know what they can achieve through each curriculum area and learn to be ambitious for their futures. (SIAMS 2022)

• Pupils are proud to attend this welcoming school. They enjoy learning new things and playing with their friends. Teamwork is at the heart of this nurturing school. Pupils live up to leaders’ vision of: ‘We may be small, but together we can make a big difference.’ (OFSTED 2023)

Loscoe is a Church of England Controlled School and we work closely with the Diocese of Derby. Three of the school's Governing Body are appointees of the Church of England. They are known as Foundation Governors because at the time the school was founded in 1895, the land for the original building was provided and administered through the Church Authorities. We maintain strong links with the church and its community, through shared activities, use of church buildings for services and celebrations, and by regular acts of worship being conducted by the vicar in school.

• Parents and carers are very positive about the school. Reflecting the views of many, one parent said, ‘Loscoe is an absolutely amazing school with amazing staff.’ (OFSTED 2023)

We have seven classes within our school and Nursery: Squirrels (Nursery), Alps (Reception), Andes (Year 1), Pyrenees (Year 2), Himalayas (Years 3/4), Rockies (Years 4/5) and Cairngorms (Years 5/6).  

Our impressive school building, built in 2003, is situated in extensive grounds which contain a large playing field, wild flower meadow, pond area and two playgrounds. We enjoy learning inside and outside at our school including our Forest Schools programme. 

We know that choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent / carer makes.  We believe that the best learning comes when we work in partnership with parents and the community. We are very keen to forge strong links with families and welcome your involvement in your child's learning. 

"Thank you for supporting my child in a comfortable environment, enabling him to continue to grow in confidence and ability"

Unity – a poem

 

I dreamed I stood in a studio

And watched two sculptors there,

The clay they used was a young child’s mind

And they fashioned it with care.

One was a teacher:

the tools she used were books and music and art;

One was a parent

With a guiding hand and gentle loving heart.

And when at last their work was done,

They were proud of what they had wrought.

For the things they had worked into the child

Could never be sold or bought!

And each agreed she would have failed

if she had worked alone.

For behind the parent stood the school,

and behind

the teacher stood the home!

By Cleo V. Swarat

 

We hope that the information on this website is useful.  If you would like a paper copy of any information, have any questions or if you would like to visit us, please feel free to contact the school directly.  

Wendy Lynam, Headteacher

Laura Knowlton, Chair of Governors