Welcome
I warmly welcome you to Goosnargh Oliverson’s Church of England Primary School, where “Learning with Joy, Love and Laughter” is at the heart of all we do.
We believe passionately in children having a wonderful childhood and an education that prepares them for their lives ahead. Through what we lovingly call ‘The G Factor’, children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum with high quality education in the National Curriculum alongside a whole host of wider opportunities.
We pride ourselves on providing creative, sporting, community and cultural opportunities, including first-class drama provision and the opportunity to visit another country, as well as a rich diet of extra -curricular activities.
Pupils are proud ambassadors of their school. They flourish due to the positive relationships they have with staff, who look after them well. Pupils light up their school with their smiles and laughter. They are happy.
(OFSTED 2024)
We have very close links with St Mary’s Church and our local community. As part of the Fellside ministry we also have close working relationships with our family of schools. Our Christian values permeate all areas of school life.
We know our children inside out, and we use this knowledge to motivate, encourage and care for them throughout their time at our school. We have a Learning Mentor who is there for our children’s emotional and academic well-being.
Pupil attainment is consistently high and children are tracked throughout their time at school, to maximise potential and eliminate any under-achievement.
It is clear that both the staff and pupils want to be the best that they can be for one another!
I have always recommended Oliverson's and will continue to do so. It is a wonderful school with many unique qualities that I, and I know many other parents, value and appreciate.
(Parental Survey 2024)
Our school has a strong sense of family, due to our daily worship and the close relationships we have with our children’s parents. The Friends of Goosnargh School (FRoGS) organise many events throughout the year and raise a substantial amount of money for our school. We have an “open-door” policy and many parents help in school on a regular basis. All parents are welcome to share our weekly celebration assemblies on Friday afternoons and our half-termly Eucharist service in church. On a monthly basis, classes lead worship in church; parents are invited to these services, along with Christmas, Spring and Summer drama performances, sports days, musical soirees, parents’ and open evenings.
Most of our children who start school have attended the oustanding, onsite, governor led nursery, Ollie’s, which is situated on school grounds. They offer childcare from 2 years and also provide before and after school care for our pupils.
The school has designed an ambitious curriculum...pupils achieve well across abroad range of subjects. They are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain. (Ofsted 2024)
Our aim is that they are prepared , not just academically, but morally, spiritually and physically and that they have enjoyed every minute of their primary schooling. When they leave, they go with our love and our blessings.
We are very proud of our school and our collective achievements and sincerely hope that your child will be very happy whilst in our care.
Helen Sant
Headteacher