Our School

Deanshanger Primary School is situated in the south of Northamptonshire, a few miles north of Milton Keynes. We are a 'community' school, funded by Northamptonshire County Council to serve the villages of Deanshanger, Wicken, Puxley and Passenham, although pupils from further afield are sometimes admitted if we have places available. Currently, we have approximately 370 pupils on roll - a number which may well grow over the next few years as a major housing development in the village is completed.

We are situated in a lovely position adjacent to the village green. The oldest part of the school dates from Victorian times, but in recent years this has been remodelled inside and extensive additional accommodation has been added. A covered play area with a large courtyard joins the old and new sections of the school. In addition, we have a large playground, a heated swimming pool and extensive grassed areas incorporating playing fields and a wildlife area.

Our bright and attractive classrooms are resourced with a good range of high quality equipment. They are fully carpeted, and extend into shared areas used for practical activities. There is also a well-stocked library, a large hall and two computer suites.

We are proud to have been awarded:

> Investors in People - for our commitment to staff training and development;
> Activemark Gold - in recognition of the wide range of opportunities we provide for physical education;
> Artsmark Gold - in recognition of the high quality arts activities which we provide within and beyond the school day;
> Basic Skills Quality Mark - in recognition of our commitment to meeting the learning needs of every member of our school community;
> The Northamptonshire Healthy Schools Award in recognition of our work to promote pupils' health, fitness and well-being.

School, family and community links

We firmly believe in strong links between school and home, and we operate an 'open door' policy where parents are always welcome to visit or call to discuss their children's progress. Also, we greatly value the support of parents who are able to join our team of regular 'school helpers', assisting with art & craft activities, hearing children read, library supervision, accompanying school visits, etc.

We publish regular newsletters containing information about forthcoming events and the life of the school, and teachers send home termly class newsletters outlining the forthcoming areas of study, etc.

The school's Governing Body includes several parent/carer representatives who support the headteacher in the leadership and management of the school. A major project currently underway is the development of extended service provision aimed at providing quality child care before and after school, plus extra facilities for pre-school children.

Our PTA is a energetic group of enthusiasts who work hard to raise funds for extra resources to benefit the children. During the year, they organise a wide range of social events for adults, children and the wider community. New members are always very welcome!