English Curriculum Posts
Swinemoor Stories
Released today, Swinemoor Stories Volume 1! At Swinemoor Primary School we are incredibly proud of all that our children can do. Our recent school story writing competition revealed that all of our boys and girls [...]
Julia Donaldson’s top reading tips
Julia Donaldson's top reading tips Julia Donaldson has written some of the most popular and best-loved children’s stories including The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, Room on the Broom, The Highway Rat, Zog and Stick [...]
World Book Day 2015
Swinemoor celebrates World Book Day World Book Day is a celebration! It's a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it's a celebration of reading. In fact, it's the biggest celebration of its kind, [...]
Story Recordings
Some of the children from Year 5 and 6 have recorded stories they've written. a QR (Quick Response) code has been generated. Using a QR reader, (which can be downloaded as an app on, e.g [...]
Sunday in the Yarm Fard
About the Poet Trevor Millum has published several books of poetry for children including Warning – Too Much Schooling Can Damage Your Health, A Stegosaurus is for Life and other animal poems and, in [...]
Three Relatively Silly Poems
About the Poet Nick Toczek is a writer and performer working variously as poet, journalist, magician, vocalist, lyricist and radio broadcaster. He founded his poetry magazine The Little Word Machine, co-founded Moseley Community Arts [...]
“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.”
“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.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“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.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“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.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“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.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“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.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“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.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
