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

“Swinemoor Primary is a unique and special place.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Competitions that occur each half term.”

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

“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’.”

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

“Leaders are determined that pupils will achieve highly.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“Behaviour is exemplary.”

“Subject leaders are passionate about ensuring that pupils are inspired to learn in their subjects.”