Chartridge Combined School

 

Chartridge Combined School, which opened in January 1969, is located in the village of Chartridge near Chesham.

 

Our School Vision

‘Space to learn, grow and achieve’

At Chartridge School, our vision is to create an educational community that embodies excellence, inclusivity, and boundless curiosity.

We aspire to be a place where every student, teacher, and staff member aims high, guided by the values of always being honest, supportive, inquisitive, and resilient.

 

Our School Values

We are:

Inquisitive learners

Supportive

Resilient

Honest

We aim high!

 

More about our School

 

Our Aims are that:

1. Chartridge School is a place where curiosity thrives, where every individual's unique qualities are not only recognised but celebrated, and where the journey of learning is a lifelong pursuit.
2. We are committed to ensuring that everyone within our school feels not only happy, safe and valued but also inspired to reach their unique potential, fostering a culture of individuality and personal growth.
3. Diversity is celebrated, and creativity is at the heart of our community. We embrace the richness of our differences, creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and cherished.
4. Passion for learning drives our community forward. Students are nurtured to become confident, inquisitive learners, while our values remain the cornerstone of everything we do.
5. We take pride in our place within the broader community, recognizing the importance of our role in shaping the future, and ensuring that the well-being and happiness of all are prioritized and supported.

Our Strategic Priorities

1. Quality of Education - To implement the Chartridge curriculum ensuring that it is broad and rich and to raise attainment in writing, closing the gap for all children, including the disadvantaged and those with SEN by overcoming barriers to learning
2. Behaviour, Attitudes & Wellbeing – To further develop the Mental Health and Wellbeing provision at school and create a safe, nurturing environment that allows pupils and staff to develop and work in a supportive, collaborative environment.
3. Personal Development - Every child’s Chartridge journey will provide a platform to build self-esteem, independence, confidence and the skills to succeed in life.
4. Leadership & Management - To build the capability and capacity of the school’s leadership team, including the governing body, to deliver the school’s vision and values and achieve improvements where required.
5. Quality of Education in EYFS - further develop the quality of teaching and learning in the early years so that all children make the progress of which they are capable.

 

Chartridge is a one form entry school divided into seven classes; Foundation Stage (Reception), Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), and Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to Year 6). Our maximum admission number for each class is 30. Currently we have 212 children on roll.

The school’s catchment area includes the Parish of Chartridge and the adjacent area of Chesham, north of Penn Avenue. The school is fortunate to have large spacious grounds where children have plenty of opportunities to play, explore and learn. We also offer a large number of after-school and lunchtime extra-curricular activities and clubs.

The school’s sport provision has been recognised with the Activemark accreditation, the Chiltern District Council ‘Primary School of the Year for Sport’ and a shortlisted nomination for Bucks Sport ‘Sports School of the Year’.

 

The school day

 

The school begins each day at 8.45am and ends at 3.15pm.

 

Morning break is from 10.35-10.50am.

Key Stage One children break for lunch from 12.00-1.00pm.

Key Stage Two children break for lunch from 12.30-1.30pm.

 

Home-School Communication

 

Effective communication between school and home is fundamental in developing an effective partnership with parents.

We hold a termly Parents' Introduction session for each class when the teacher shares important information about the term ahead.  

Newsletters are published monthly and other communications from school are sent home electronically. This reduces paper usage helping us to be environmentally friendly.

Newsletters, letters and lots of other information are also available on this website.

We use a text messaging service, as an efficient method of sending short messages and reminders to parents.

  

Reports and Consultations

 

In the autumn term, parent consultations are arranged for parents to meet their child’s teacher and discuss how they have settled into their new school year.  Parent consultations are also held in the spring term, providing another opportunity to discuss their child's progress.

Towards the end of the summer term, parents receive a written report on their child’s development, along with an opportunity to discuss the content of the report with the class teacher.  At the end of Key Stages 2, these reports also contain individual attainment levels achieved in the National end of Key Stage assessments.

 

Parents’ Information Evenings

 

Information evenings for parents are held to share relevant information which may include curriculum changes and any other issues which may affect the children or our provision. In the past, information evening topics have included: updates on the English and Maths curriculum, how to help your child at home, how to keep children safe on the internet and information on class residential visits.

All parents of children starting school in Reception class are invited to attend special meetings in the term before they are due to start school.

 

Educational Visits

 

Each class takes part in at least two special visits to a place of interest during the year, bringing class learning to life.  In Year 5 a 3 day outdoor activity residential visit is offered and in Year 6 the children have the opportunity to take part in a field study trip to The Isle of Wight.

 

Child Protection

 

The Governing Body takes seriously its responsibility under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; and to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements within our school to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering harm.  We recognise that all staff and Governors have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm, and that the child’s welfare is our paramount concern.

All members of staff believe that our school should provide a safe, caring, positive and stimulating environment that promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child.

The school’s Child Protection policy can be found under the Policies section on this website as well as our special page on Child Protection and Safeguarding.  

  

Health and Medical Care

 

Should any parents be anxious about a child’s health or any medical matters, e.g. hearing, speech, sight etc., please do not hesitate to contact the school for further advice. We will, of course, discuss any concerns we may have with you regarding your child’s health and welfare.