“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”

” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”

“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”

“The enthusiasm and deep subject knowledge of staff in art run through to the pupils.”

“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”

“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”

“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”

“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”

“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”

“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”

“Leaders are determined that pupils will achieve highly.”

“The school is an oasis of calm where pupils respect and value their education and the many wider opportunities that leaders offer them.”

“Competitions that occur each half term.”

“Swinemoor Primary is a unique and special place.”

“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”

“Pupils know what bullying is. They will tell an adult if it happens, and the adult will sort it out.”

“Pupils are incredibly proud of the award, and their excitement and aspiration to do well are tangible.”

“Children in early years readily follow well-established routines.”

“Alongside the outstanding curriculum, pupils choose to study a graduate award subject syllabus at home or at school in their own time.”

“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”

“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”

“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”

“Behaviour is exemplary.”

“Pupils work is is celebrated in the many excellent
displays around the school.”

“Pupils consistently produce high quality work of which they are rightly proud.”

“Pupils know and demonstrate the two key golden rules of ‘be kind and gentle’ and ‘if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything’.”

“Talent and
cookery competitions enable pupils to build their resilience, self-confidence and
aspirations.”

“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”

“Leaders use a combination of competitive projects and focused curriculum work to deliver a stimulating and motivating curriculum.”

“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”

“The school’s knowledge-based graduate award programme is at the heart of the school’s success.”

” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”

“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”

“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”

“Teachers sequence learning extremely well to
support high-quality learning and the production of exceptional work.”

“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”

“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”

“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”

“Leaders ensure that the requirements of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are purposefully built into the curriculum.”

“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”

“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”

“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”

“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”

“Leaders create a positive competitive environment that pupils enjoy immensely.”

“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”