A very warm welcome to Allington Primary School, part of the Orchard Academy Trust.

As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud to lead a school where creating a genuine sense of belonging sits at the heart of everything we do. At Allington, every child is known, valued and celebrated for who they are. We take time to build strong, trusting relationships, because we know that when children feel a true sense of belonging, they are able to thrive, grow and achieve their very best—academically, socially and emotionally.

Our school is a happy, busy and purposeful place, where high expectations are paired with care, ambition and a bucket full of kindness. I am immensely proud of our staff, our children and our shared successes, all of which are rooted in our strong values and beliefs. We are a school community of which children, staff, parents and governors are rightly proud to be a part.

I strongly believe in the importance of recognising the unique nature of every child, each with their own gifts and talents. We are passionate in our approach to developing the whole child and we want our children to be positive and empathic citizens of the future. It is important to us that they understand the importance of kindness, tolerance and respect -for themselves and each other. Our school is a place where everyone is welcome, and this is central to everything we do.  Our curriculum offer is designed to provide challenge, to promote thinking and to ensure progression in subject knowledge and language. It has been developed with our community in mind, ensuring that it is broad and relevant.

At Allington, we aim to provide a secure and nurturing foundation for every stage of a child’s education. We work hard to create an environment where children feel supported to grow, to take risks and to become the very best versions of themselves, both within the classroom and beyond. Our children leave Allington as inquisitive, well-rounded and respectful individuals who have been nurtured and encouraged to grow, to develop and most importantly, to believe in their limitless potential.

I understand that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision- and often one of the hardest! Please explore our website to learn more about life at Allington, and to visit our Instagram page for snapshots of our school days. If you have any questions that aren’t answered, please do contact our school office — our friendly team will be more than happy to help.

I very much look forward to welcoming you and your family into the Allington Primary School family.

Best wishes

Mrs Howson

Headteacher