Welcome to our wonderful school – an exciting place to be!

I am Jess Butler, the proud Headteacher of Stephen Freeman Primary School. My 2 children and I joined Stephen Freeman in September 2016. I am totally committed to ensuring that all pupils in our care are given the best possible start to their education. I have high expectations of everyone – pupils, staff, parents, governors and myself. Being a firm believer in developing the whole child, a huge focus is placed on the personal and social development of children and their emotional welfare as a foundation for further learning. We have fantastic children, dedicated and motivated staff and supportive governors and parents who work together as a strong team to encourage everyone, whatever their role, to develop and grow. Staff are passionate about the pupils which helps to create a family atmosphere within the school. Our 8 Learning Skills (being creative, a risk taker, resilient, purposeful, an effective communicator, self-motivated, reflective and responsible) underpin our aim to create life-long learners with passion and drive to succeed.

Our Ofsted report from March 2017 stated that:

“Parents are delighted with the changes the new Headteacher has implemented.”

“The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development is good.”

“All parents [….] would recommend the school to another parent.”

“Teachers have higher expectations about what the pupils can achieve.”

“Teaching is improving rapidly and pupils’ progress is increasing steadily.”

As a staff team, we are forward-thinking and embrace challenges and change. As such, we are keen to share our ongoing successes linked to the Ofsted report.

Our website contains a wealth of useful information about our school. If you would like a paper copy of any of the information on the website, please contact a member of the school office team.

If you would like to find out more we would be delighted to show you around so that you can see the school in action.  Please contact the office to make an appointment – I look forward to seeing you.

Jess Butler