About the school

King Street Primary School is a Community Primary School which caters for children in the 4+ - 11 age range. There are currently 180 children on the roll. The school is situated close to the centre of Spennymoor making it accessible from all areas of the town. The school is situated in a quiet residential area of town, distant from the noise and dangers of traffic.

The children at our school. It is our belief that the children should enjoy their primary education while, at the same time ,achieving their best.

The relationship between staff and children is one of mutual respect. The children are taught that all people are important; that tolerance and understanding help everybody to work and play happily within the school community. The standard of behaviour we achieve is high through the consistent approach to discipline and the rewarding of good behaviour in Golden Time .

The school plays a very active part in Sporting activities – Netball, Soccer, Cross-Country, Tag Rugby, Athletics, Gymnastics and Cricket. Also a member of staff is on the working party for the county in developing "Assessment in P.E."

We have an active Choir and pupils are encouraged to play musical instruments eg. Violin and Brass .This year Years 3 and 4 are involved in the "Wider Opportunities " Programme which focuses on beat, rhythm and vocals.

The most important part of the school is the quality of education. The teaching staff are constantly updating their skills, every Monday evening for 11/2 hours, to deliver the best possible start to your child’s education. Every Thursday evening there is an open evening whereby you as parents can make an appointment with the class teacher to discuss your child. These appointments range from 3-15 to 4-00p.m. We also have mid-year reports and open night in February and end of year reports in July and an open night.

Type of School

King Street is a Community Primary School which caters for children in the    4 - 11 age range. There are currently 244 children on roll.

The school is situated close to the centre of Spennymoor, thus making it accessible from all areas of the town, though it is tucked away in a quiet corner distant from the noise and dangers of traffic.

King Street Believes

That the school will work, in partnership with parents, o provide an environment and atmosphere in which all children will  be encouraged to:

develop a set of moral values relating to people and property which are shared by the majority of society.

be happy, cheerful and well balanced who find enjoyment in all aspects of school life, experiencing success and gaining satisfaction from their own achievements and from the achievements of others.

take an active part in helping to build positive relationships between school, parents and the wider community always show respect and consideration to others.

A School Day

The School Day has been organised to ensure an actual teaching week of 21 hours at Key Stage 1 (Infants) and 23.5 hours at Key Stage 2 (Juniors).

Aims of the school

At King Street Primary School we aim to:

• create a warm, supportive, enjoyable and stimulating school environment in which children feel happy and secure and are eager to learn,

• develop positive relationships founded on mutual trust, respect and good example,

• provide all pupils with a broad, balanced curriculum relevant to their needs and abilities,

• develop children as caring, sensitive and tolerant individuals who have a clear understanding of right and wrong,

• introduce children to a wide range of experiences and challenges which motivate and enrich their learning, now and in the future,

• encourage children to understand and value education as an important life skill to develop beyond school,

• have the highest expectations of all children in terms of behaviour and learning,

• value all children equally, upholding their rights regardless of gender, ability, disability, colour or race,

• promote a strong partnership with parents based on shared information and responsibility for children’s learning,

• serve the community well, encouraging and welcoming support and interest, and inspiring confidence in the work of the school.