Address: Lower Park School, Hazelbadge Road, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire. SK12 1HE
School Office: 01625 872560
Fax: 01625 858045
Email: admin@lowerpark.cheshire.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Coulson.
E-mail: head@lowerpark.cheshire.sch.uk

Lower Park is an Award Winning and Outstanding School - Check out our recent OFSTED Report.

2008 OFSTED Report - Read it here. NB You may need a piece of software called Adobe Reader to open the report - you can download it for free here.

As a result of the inspection the school has received the logo (left) to mark the success.

(Lower down the page you can find out more about our school and our aims).

School Strategy Plan
The SSP outlines all the developments planned for next year (and the following two years in brief). You can download a one page summary of all the planned developments here.

Inclusion Quality Mark
Lower Park is 'quality' and that's official. The school has gained the Inclusion Quality Mark.

What is it? What does it mean? Read a preview in the LP Beacon and download the full report HERE - it makes very good reading. (Note: you may need to download the free Adobe Reader to view this report - you can get it here).

The School Strategy Plan (SSP)
You can read a one page summary of the latest Strategic Plan Overview - Key Priorities - Year 6 here.

Parents and Childrens Feedback Questionnaire
In the 2007 Autumn a wide ranging questionnaire was sent home to all pupils and parents to gather feedback about many aspects of school life. The results make very interesting reading and give a genuine impression of what children and their parents think about Lower Park. Read it here.

In September 2007 the school revealed the Fair Processing Notice. If you'd like to find out more about it, you can view the documents here.
Read Layer One
Read Layer Two
Read Layer Three

In January 2007 it was announced that the school has received a top sports honour for the second time. The Active Mark for Sport is awarded to schools who are judged as having the highest standards of sport in the curriculum and after school activities.

In December 2005 the school received a fantastic accolade by 'Royal Appointment'. Read all about in in the LP Times Archive.

In 2003, after three successful years as a Beacon School, Lower Park was awarded Beacon Status for the second time - a fantastic achievement as only 9 schools in Cheshire achieved this status.

It first became a Beacon School in 2000 having been recognised for its high academic standards and results.

Basic Skills Quality Mark for Primary Schools. (Autumn 2002) On the recommendation of the Local Education Authority, Lower Park was awarded the Basic Skills Quality Mark for Primary Schools. The award made by the Basic Skills Agency is held for 3 years and recognises the excellence achieved in 10 areas.

Schools Achievement Award. (March 2002)
Awarded by the Department for Education and Science, for its academic achievements. The standards have been consistently well above the National and Cheshire averages and the award reflects the continued high quality of education delivered at the school.

Activemark Gold for Sport (2001)
Schools Curriculum Award (2000)

The School

It was opened on 29th April 1965 and is within the Macclesfield District of Cheshire. It is a County Primary School and works within the policies established by Cheshire County Council.

Lower Park has ten classrooms, 3 of which are brand new, spacious, well equipped and have pleasant view across the school field and adjacent countryside. They were opened on Monday 23rd September 2002 and at the same time the school opened a new computer suite.

The computer suite is a perfect environment in which the children can learn all about the 'power of the PC' and its increasing importance now and in the future. It features the latest technology, hardware and software all of which the children are taught to use.

The Hall is well equipped for P.E. and Gymnastics and is also used as a dining room for cash cafeteria lunches.

There is a very attractive central library area for all pupils. All classes have their own libraries.

There is a large playground with seating and an additional under-fives play area. Extensive grounds provide excellent opportunities for outside games. The school has a wildlife area and an orienteering course. Further opportunities for environmental education are available in the surrounding woodlands and fields.

The School is continually developing its environment both inside and out. The recent improvements to the play area at the front of the school are testament to the commitment of the parents and teachers to improve the School for the benefit of all pupils.

The School has a planned admission number of 40 pupils each year. It has places for 280 pupils. This will enable the school to ensure that all infant classes do not exceed 30 pupils in each class.

School Aims

In Our School We Believe We Aim To:

A. To have high expectations and aspirations for every child's academic, artistic, personal and sporting achievements.

B. To create a safe and friendly school environment that provides stimulation and an expectation of high standards of behaviour whereby we respect ourselves and others.

C. To provide a rich and wide curriculum with an enhanced curricular school life

D. To meet every child's social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs so they can move on from Lower Park with integrity and confidence

The website material is collected from classes throughout the school and updated by Year 6 with help from Mrs Gallagher their class teacher.

The Lower Park Website is designed and maintained by Mike Gallagher.

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