Cledford Primary School

Cledford is an inclusive school at the heart of its community. It was opened in 2009 following the amalgamation of Cledford Infants and Cledford Junior schools. It is a larger than average primary school with 300 pupils on roll and an on-site pre-school facility as well as after school care. The new building is well-designed and spacious with a sports hall and large grounds. A ‘Forest Schools’ area is currently being developed in a field adjoining the school. The number of pupils eligible for free school meals is average, as is the number of pupils with special educational needs or a disability. Around 20% of pupils are from a GRT heritage.

The school has a strong tradition of teaching through the arts and currently holds ‘Artsmark Gold’. Character education is another strong aspect of the curriculum; the ‘three Rs’ at Cledford are Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. Assessment for learning techniques are a feature of all lessons in the school. Learning outside the classroom is an increasingly important part of the school’s delivery of a creative and personalised curriculum.