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We recently asked parents to complete a questionnaire and the results were amazing! 76% of all of our parents completed the survey and here are the results.
| Strongly Agree & Agree | |
| My child is happy at Northern | 99% |
| My child feels safe at Northern | 99% |
| My child is making good progress at school | 99% |
| I am kept well informed about my child’s progress and learning throughout the year | 99% |
| There is a good standard of behaviour at Northern | 97% |
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I feel comfortable about approaching the staff with questions, suggestions or a problem. |
100% |
| My child has SEND, and the school is giving them the support they need to succeed. | 99% of the SEND parents |
| The curriculum is varied and helps my child to learn more in a range of subjects | 99% |
| My child can take part in some clubs and activities at Northern. | 99% |
| The school supports my child’s wider personal development and independence. | 99% |
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My child’s rights are recognised and upheld in line with UN Convention for the Rights of the Child. |
99% |
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Communication is effective and I feel well informed about school life and events |
99% |
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The Senior Leadership team are accessible and approachable. |
99% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent | 99% |
Some comments from parents completing our survey…
‘Northern has been a wonderful school for both my children who have attended so far and will be for my youngest also. I wouldn’t want my children to go anywhere else’.
‘Absolutely love everything about the school, the staff and the help I get off school and my daughter loves it too’.
‘Fantastic learning environment – personal, friendly and kind. Teachers are positively aiding the earning opportunities for our two. Thank you’.
‘Both my children are very happy at Northern and are doing well with their education. The staff are very caring and supportive to our needs and I wouldn’t send my children anywhere else. Thank you’.
‘Our child loves school. He is eager to learn and share his day and always wants to join in. He runs in everyday and couldn’t be happier’.
‘Northern is a lovely school which helps with any issues. Teachers are the best and communication is on a very high level’.
‘A happy, cheerful school where children are encouraged to thrive and succeed in all walks of life’.
‘Brilliant school, my child is very happy and confident and the staff are very approachable. I would highly recommend to others’.
‘My child really enjoys school and has made lots of friends and is learning well’.
Our News
A lovely day for a Geography walk
Wow! What an amazing class! Year 1 had a lovely walk on Tuesday afternoon exploring the local countryside and the children were fantastic! We took our water and stopped regularly under each shady tree for a drink but they were absolutely amazing! We saw some beautiful...
Bug Busters
On Tuesday afternoon the Lancashire health team came in to deliver their Bug Buster workshop with all Key Stage 2 classes. They learnt about how microbes can helpful and harmful, about handwashing and catching coughs and sneezes, the importance of eating and drinking...
Musical talent
One of our talented musicians, Pippa in Year 6, had a wonderful time over the Easter holidays as she spent a few days away with National Youth Choir of Great Britain. She enjoyed singing from dawn 'til dusk and making lots of new friends. Apparently, the food at...
Rock stars!
Our rock bands absolutely smashed their concert yesterday! It was only their second ever show and they've only been learning their instruments since October, so it's amazing to see how well they're doing. Well done everyone, we are so proud of you! Click on the links...
Chocolate Shop Play
On Monday and Tuesday our Year 2 and 3 children put on two maginificent performances of their Chocolate Shop play! It was such a fun story about the chocolate maker and the battles his confectionary had. A stand out moment was the dancing and singing at the end to the...