Bayton C of E Primary School

About Bayton C of E Primary School

School originally built in 1872, situated in a conservation area of outstanding natural beauty. Original schoolroom divided into 2 main teaching rooms (Y2 and Y5/6). Addition of large classroom specially-equipped for Reception and Year 1 and additional classroom in 2006 for Y3/4. New secure foyer, entrance and cloakroom area. Remainder of school totally refurbished including new ceilings and redecorated. Old School House now incorporated into main building and used as administration space, new library and well-equipped Technology room.

The school share the Village Hall with the community and benefits from a large sports field, bordering the playground. Recent landscaping project, provided outdoor classroom, quiet area to be used for lessons and play, bicycle shelter and awning for provision outdoors when weather inclement. Play area installed in 2006. New Forest School area established 2009-all pupils have opportunity to experience child-initiated activities in safe environment.

School has approximately 100 pupils, split almost equally between boys and girls. Church of England School with strong links to parish church and wider local community. Our curriculum provision is engaging, supportive and challenging, aiming to allow all pupils to succeed and enjoy their learning.  Our after-school provision is varied and rich, from art to sport to our popular Culture Club.

The Nursery on site, Little Learners works very closely with the school and provides wrap-around care from 8am to 6pm throughout the year. The school has actively pursued the attainment of various awards and standards which include Healthy Schools, Sportsmark Award 3 years running, Eco Schools and Artsmark, both silver standard. Our SATS results this year have again been excellent with 100% for English Maths and Science at level 4+ and an outstanding 73% achieving level 5 in English! Our most recent OFSTED report rated the school as Good with Outstanding features.