Palterton Primary School

About Palterton Primary School

Palterton Primary School is a dedicated team who hold their 4 core values at the heart of all they do. Respect, Innovation, Challenge and Happiness drive the decision making at the school, as well as a desire for the children to be physically and mentally healthy. The school promotes opportunities to develop the children's 'skills for life'.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Ros Horsley

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 4

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James C Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Best Decision We Ever Made"

We've been at Palterton Primary for a year now and it's been a revelation. The school's focus on physical education has really helped my child get more active and the staff are always supportive. We're so happy we made the move here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily R Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"A Great School Experience for My Child"

Palterton Primary School has been an excellent choice for my child. The teachers are supportive and the facilities are excellent. They promote the 'RICH' values which my child really responds to. I'm so grateful for the opportunities they've had here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Daniel T Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 25, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with a Strong Community"

Palterton Primary School is a fantastic school with a strong sense of community. My child loves the 'RICH' values and the teachers do a great job of promoting them. The school's focus on physical education is also brilliant. We feel really lucky to have found this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah G Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 10, 2021

4.0

"A Good School with Some Room for Improvement"

My child attended Palterton Primary a few years ago and while we had a good experience, I think there's room for improvement in terms of communication with parents. The facilities are excellent and the staff are generally very supportive. I'd definitely recommend it to others.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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