Andoversford Primary School

We have noticed an increase once again in those who drive to school using the layby and front gate.

This results in a more hazardous environment, especially in the mornings.

Parking in the front layby also prevents important school transport from parking in the layby where they are required to park.

We ask that all parents and carers who drive to school please park at the village hall and use the back gate.

Please do keep this in mind if you drive to school and help us to keep our school community safe and running smoothly for all.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. 

Thank you for your patience while final staffing plans have been put into place. 

We can now share that Mrs Katie England will be joining the teaching team in September. Mrs England will be teaching Willow Class and is very excited to meet everyone on Thursday for the final transition session. I am sure you will join me in welcoming her to the team - feel free to say hello and introduce yourself at the end of the day on Thursday after the transition session. 

Classes for September:

Ash Class (pre-school and Reception) - Mrs Warren

Oak Class (Year 1 and 2) - Mrs Jaworski and Mr Allen

Beech Class (Year 3 and 4)- Miss Jordan

Willow Class (Year 5 and 6) - Mrs England

In the same way that they have done this year, Beech and Willow Class will join together for some lessons across the week to ensure they have the best opportunities to develop their learning. 

I am writing to let you know about a delay to this year's Key Stage 2 test results, which affects all schools nationally. 

Schools were due to receive results on 7 July 2026. However, Pearson Education Limited, the provider responsible for administering, marking, and returning Key Stage 2 results to schools has informed the Department for Education of a delay affecting the national system used to make results available to schools. We have been informed today that schools will not receive the results until 16 July 2026. 

We understand that this is frustrating, but we are not able to change this. Parents will still receive their child's report at the planned time, but it will not have the Key Stage 2 Assessment results included. These will be shared as soon as we are able to. 

This will not impact your child’s transition to secondary school and no action is required from parents or pupils. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

For current pre-school to Year 5 parents

Dear Parents and Carers,

The immunisation team will be at school on Thursday 10 September 2026, delivering flu vaccines to children in Reception to Year 6.

If your child is due to be in Reception to Year 6 next academic year, please see the attached letter detailing important information on the National Flu Vaccination Programme for 2026.

You need to provide consent or decline your child receiving the flu vaccine. Please see the link in the letter to do this. The letter also contains our unique school code which you will require when providing or declining consent.

Please also see the attached flyer with further information on protecting your child against flu.

Please note, if your child is currently in Year 6, you do not need to do anything, as their vaccination will be organised through their new school.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the School Office.

Dear Parents and Carers, 

please find a message below from PC Leah Davies, our local police engagement officer on the risk of drowning in heatwaves:

During the May heatwave, at least 13 children and teenagers in the UK died from drowning.

Some local schools are running assemblies by the Royal Life Saving Society to discourage open water swimming - lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and canals.

Despite some hard-hitting content, many young people (mostly young men, most at risk from drowning inland) still believe it couldn't happen to them.

Last week's heatwave may have come to an end but you might find these resources useful.

Speak up. Be a mate. | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )

The Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) returns this summer with lots of fun activities and delicious food available for children and families from 22 July to 1 September.

HAF activities are available for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, you can get in touch with the free school meal team at freeschoolmeals@gloucestershire.gov.uk

The soft launch is now live where you can view activities and plan what you want to do before bookings go live on 6 July.

Bookings open from midday on 6 July. Make sure you’re ready to book by checking your account now-visit the website: Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF).

Use the handy checklist below to make sure that:

1. All your children have an individual profile added to your account.
2. Emergency contact details are filled in for each child profile
3. Any additional needs or disability information is included for each child profile
4. Your details reflect any recent changes (e.g. new address, phone contact details)

Keeping your profiles up to date helps ensure smooth bookings and the best support for your child. A complete and up to date profile means:

• Faster bookings
• Better support for your children
• Fewer delays or issues during HAF sessions

If you have any questions about the programme, you can get in touch with  HAFParentenquiries@gloucestershire.gov.uk

 The booking window for After School sessions for Autumn Term is now open! Bookings will close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday 8 July 2026.

This year, we will be working with some new providers to give a wider range of interesting and engaging activities. There are some changes to the booking process with some clubs booked directly with the activity provider, so please make sure you have checked which booking option you need. Full details are below.

After School Club is available for Reception to Year 6 pupils. Late sessions to 5:30pm are available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and need to be booked on the school form. Please complete one form per child. Please do remember, you can save your responses. This is worth doing in case you ever need to look back to review the dates you have booked. Any date that a club is not running is clearly stated in the form and is shared in the school calendar, please make sure you make a note of this.

Activities on offer are as follows:

Monday: Bricks Challenge Club with Young Engineers. We are excited to be introducing Young Engineers Bricks Challenge to our School! Bricks Challenge is a hands-on engineering and mechanics programme for children aged 6–10. Through building working mechanical models using specialist Lego® kits, children explore real STEM concepts such as gears, levers, pulleys, transmission systems and structural design, all in a fun, engaging and age-appropriate way.

Each session builds progressively across the term, helping children understand how real-world machines and engineering systems work.

To book a place for the activity, please visit:

https://worcester.young-engineers.co.uk/ye_product/andoversford-primary-school-autumn-term-basic-mechanics-6-11-bricks-challenge/

The cost for this activity is £12.50 per session.

The later session will be an additional £7.67. To book later wraparound sessions for Monday, please use the school form. 

Tuesday: Choice 1 Arts and Crafts Club with Miss Stec. Young artists unite! Let your child hone their artistic skills and have fun making some fantastic creations. The cost for this activity is £5.46 per session or £13.13 to include the later session. Book this club using the school form.

OR

Tuesday: Choice 2 Recorder Club with Rosy Crocker. Music fans can enjoy learning the recorder with our fantastic peripatetic woodwind teacher, Rosy. The cost for this activity is £5.46 per session or £13.13 to include the later session. Book this club using the school form.

Wednesday: Choice 1 Multi Sports Club with Front Foot Coaching. Participate in a variety of fun sports games that promote physical activity, teamwork and sportsmanship. All ages and abilities are welcome!  Please note, appropriate kit and footwear must be supplied. The cost for this activity is £5.46 per session or £13.13 to include the later session. Book this club using the school form.

Wednesday: Choice 2 Clay Club with Mrs Luckett. Ignite a passion for all things art and sculpture at clay club with our very own Mrs Luckett. The cost for this activity is £5.46 per session or £13.13 to include the later session. Book this club using the school form.

Thursday: Street Dance Club with Arts in Motion. Join Arts in Motion instructors for Street Dance where you will learn new dance skills such as hip-hop and breakdancing!  At the end of the term, parents will be invited to see what children have learnt when the group will showcase their routine. The cost for this activity is £.6.50 per session. Bookings for street dance club must be made directly with the club provider. To book for street dance, please contact Arts In Motion directly at: rebecca@artsinmotiondance.co.uk

Friday:  Tennis and other sports with SET Academy. We are thrilled to be able to offer a brand-new club to our choices this year. Tennis with Sam from SET Academy will be a great chance for children to hone their hand-eye coordination and team work skills.  During colder weather, Sam will be exploring a range of different sports to enhance the experience. The cost for this activity during autumn term is £80 for 13 session. Bookings for this club must be made directly with the club provider. To book, please click here: Andoversford School: Sept 4th - Dec 18th | SET Academy

  
Book school-organised after school clubs here:  After-School Club Booking Form: Autumn Term 2026 – Fill in form