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Latest News

ASPIRE Reward Trip information
10/07/2026 2:00 PM
ASPIRE Reward Trip information
The secret is out! The house Captains have revealed the destination for our ASPIRE Award trip which is taking place on Wednesday 15th July. We are heading to Puzzlewood for a day of adventure!
 
 
We can’t wait to explore the magical landscape. All children will need to wear their Andoversford PE kit and comfortable shoes for walking – trainers or walking boots are great! At this time of year wellies are not needed and might not be comfortable to wear all day.
 
Full details about what to wear and bring for the day are found in the news article and letter shared earlier this term.
 
House Winners for Non Uniform Day – Bluebelll House
10/07/2026 1:56 PM
  House Winners for Non Uniform Day – Bluebelll House

Congratulations to Bluebell house who collected the most ASPIRE points this year!

Bluebell will have a  non-uniform day on Monday 13th July as a reward.

Well done Bluebell!

RSE Information for Oak Class
10/07/2026 11:15 AM
RSE Information for Oak Class
Dear Oak Class parents and carers,
 
Please find attached a letter each for Oak Class regarding the subjects covered during this term’s Relationships and Health Education sessions.  
 
A copy of each letter can also be found on the Letters and Forms page of the school website.
As stated in the letter, if you require more information or have any questions on the content of the lessons, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the School Office.
 
Thank you for your continued support.  
 
Miss DW

RSE Letter - Oak Class 2026.pdf

Willow Class 2026 Residential
9/07/2026 11:26 AM
Willow Class 2026 Residential

In October 2026, Willow Class (the current Year 4 and Year 5 children) are heading to Manor Adventure for their residential. Plans are underway and we have had contact with the centre to request our preferred activities. 

It is now time to submit the medical and dietary information. Please comlpete the attached form and return to the school office. If you prefer a printed copy, please let us know and we will send a form home with your child. 

personal-medical-information-form.docx

Leavers Events
9/07/2026 9:00 AM
Leavers Events
Wow! What an achievement! Our Year 6 leavers have had a brilliant experience over the 7 years they have spent at Andoversford Primary! Can you help to give them a great send off? We are definitely looking forward to celebrating their successes at the Leavers' Events this week.
 
Next Thursday evening, all pupils, friends and family are invited to join us for the Leavers' Picnic. We have a range of inflatable activities to enjoy. This event is a great way for everyone to celebrate a fantastic year and give our leavers some lasting memories to look back on. If any parents can lend a hand to support with supervising the activities, we would be very grateful - please drop us a message if you can help.
 
Next Friday morning, it would be wonderful to see a packed hall for our Leavers' Assembly. All families are welcome to join us as we turn back the clock and relive some key moments from the last 7 years!
 
Children in Year 6 should bring an extra T-shirt to school on Friday if they wish to get it signed. House Captains often choose to have the Captain top signed - PE tops are also popular for signing but your child can choose which piece of school uniform they want to turn into a lasting memory.
 
Lunch Notice
7/07/2026 2:09 PM
Lunch Notice

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

Please be advised that due to the heat, Caterlink have changed the menu for tomorrow and Thursday to sandwiches for option 1 (ham, cheese, egg or tune) and jacket potatoes for option 2. 

Outstanding Debt
7/07/2026 12:00 PM
Outstanding Debt
As we are sure many of you realise, school budgets are increasingly tight. These become tighter still when outstanding ParentPay debt remains unpaid. A high level of ParentPay debt may be a contributing factor to increased financial pressure placed upon a school. 
 
We would like to politely request all parents to check their ParentPay accounts over this week to ensure that any outstanding items are settled ahead of the last week of term. This includes any historic items added to your account prior to this current summer term. 
 
If you have any queries, as always, please do get in touch with the school office. 
 
Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. 
Changes to Free School Meal Eligibility from September 2026
7/07/2026 9:30 AM
Changes to Free School Meal Eligibility from September 2026

The way Free School Meal (FSM) eligibility is assessed is changing from Spetember 2026. 

Please take a look at the attached poster and letter from Goucestershire County Council detailing these changes. 

Please be aware that the auto-enrolment process that was recently introduced does not replace the need for parents to make an application for FSM. 

If you believe your child/ren are entitled to FSM, please do make an application using the online portal.

The link to the online application portal can be found on the GCC website website Apply for free school meals | Gloucestershire County Council

Important information re FSM from September 2026.pdf

Free School Meals poster - June 2026.pdf

An introduction from Anna Mason
6/07/2026 12:00 PM
An introduction from Anna Mason

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please see the attached letter from Mrs Mason. Please join us in welcoming her to our lovely school community. 

For a chance to get to know Mrs Mason, she will be attending our parent coffee club taking place during our third transition session on Thursday 9th July. We hope to see those who can make it then. 

An introduction from Anna Mason letter.pdf

Parking Notice - keeping our community safe
6/07/2026 10:00 AM
Parking Notice - keeping our community safe

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. 

Staffing Update
6/07/2026 9:23 AM
Staffing Update

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. 

End of Key Stage 2 Results for Year 6 Pupils and Parents
2/07/2026 1:22 PM
End of Key Stage 2 Results for Year 6 Pupils and Parents

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.