At our school your child will receive uninterrupted primary education from 4 years to 11 years. Our planned admission level, fixed by the Local Education Authority ( Education Bradford ) limits the number of pupils admitted to each year group to 8. The school can accommodate 56 children learning and living together in a happy, caring and stimulating environment.   Size DOES matter!!    Our emphasis is on providing a caring family atmosphere, condusive to teaching, learning and personal growth. We aim to provide a positive, safe environment where children can learn together and develop individually, enabling them to leave school fully equipped to thrive and prosper wherever the future takes them.

Brief school history. The school was founded in 1878.  Mission Statement. Oldfield school is a small school with a family atmosphere, staff who work as a team and who encourage involvement from children, their families and the community. The school aims to provide a broad based eduction whilst encouraging caring, respect, confidence and personal growth. Aims of the School. To enable each child to achieve their potential academically, spiritually, socially and physically in an atmosphere of high expectations and mutual support. To provide a positive, safe environment where children can learn together and are allowed to develop individually so that they respect themselves and others, and learn what is right and wrong. To foster co-operative ways of working and thinking and encourage children to be active in their learning, investigate and ask questions. To work together with the community and other education providers whilst recognising and valuing our own individuality. To foster in children a sense of value, respect and care for the environment. To enable children to leave the school equipped with the necessary means to prosper in their subsequent learning.   We have an experienced and dedicated group of teachers and administrators. Each teacher strives to create a supportive and challenging classroom atmosphere to encourage students to participate. A demonstration of Asian Music School Security Oldfield is a secure school. Door entry systems are now fully operational and control the entry into school from the beginning of the school day. We have the additional security provided with the use of CCTV camera within school, the school grounds and additional street lighting. We should like to extend our thanks to all our community key holders, who are in the front line when the school alarms are activated. Their combined efforts have helped to ensure that our school is safe, secure and vandal free throughout the year. Application Process We evaluate applications and conduct interviews throughout the year. Contact us to receive an application or schedule an interview. We can also arrange a tour of school and introduce prospective students and their parents to members of our staff and pupils. School Organisation Children are taught in classes of mixed ability under the care of one teacher. However, for certain specialist subjects such as music or games, they may be taught by another member of staff. Ancillary help in the classroom is provided for all children on a regular basis. The year groups within the school are designated as follows: Reception      ( R )        4-5 years         Key Stage 1 Unit 1 Year 1             ( Y1)       5-6 years               "                " Year 2             ( Y2)       6-7 years       Key Stage 2 Unit 2 Year 3              (Y3)       7-8 years               "                " Year 4              (Y4)       8-9 years               "                " Year 5              (Y5)       9-10 years     Key Stage 2 Unit 3 Year 6              (Y6)      10-11 years            "                "     Equal Opportunities It is the policy of the school to ensure that all pupils have equal access to the various activities that take place. Through its ethos, attitudes, management and organisation the school provides equal opportunities for all. We endeavour to ensure that resources and materials are appropriate and non-discriminatory, and relate to the needs and aspirations of all children irrespective of gender, race, disability, creed and social background. The teaching and learning methods used provide all pupils with varied learning opportunities. Individual differences and needs are recognised and the learning environment is designed to motivate and challenge all of our pupils. Appropriate teaching methods for individuals, groups and whole classes are employed throughout the school. Important Application Dates * The closing date for admission to school in September 2006 was 16th January 2006, however late applications can be made, please contact the school.