Our School
Welcome
Dear Visitors, I am very proud of our small, caring school where all pupils are valued, nurtured and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are a church school, but welcome children of all faiths and backgrounds. I am Jewish and we have children on role who do not subscribe to any religion and those …
School Facilities
The school has five classrooms, four within the main school building and a modular classroom in the grounds. There is also a modular classroom which is home to an outstanding nursery. We have a large multi-purpose hall which is used for assemblies, music, PE and also as a dining hall. The main building houses the …
Wrap Around Care & Clubs
Breakfast Club This club is run by Benington School from 7.15am to 8.45am on Monday through to Friday for Benington school pupils only. Please book via Arbor Please note, no one will be allowed into school before 7:15 Fees The cost for anyone arriving between 7.15 and 7.45am is £8 per day. The cost for …
Online Prospectus
Dear Visitors, We understand that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision We firmly believe that Benington can offer your child an outstanding education, where everyone is nurtured, supported and challenged. Our core values; care, respect and trust run through all that we do, enabling us to support the development of …
Admissions
The majority of children attending Benington School live in the village, but our register also includes some from other villages in the area and some from Stevenage. We are pleased to hear from parents who may consider placing their children in our school and will be happy to show them around. Children may start school …
Our values
Inspiring care, respect and trust for all, in our Christian community Our mission statement and core values underpin everything we do. We celebrate children and adults who encapsulate them through awarding hexagons. In our newsletter we quote examples where our children have exemplified our core values. Care Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on …
The Church of England
Ethos and Values We are a small, caring church of England school where all pupils are valued, nurtured and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Children are given the opportunity to develop their skills and talents through our exciting and creative curriculum. All pupils are supported through our programme of nurture and counselling. Effort in …
Ofsted & SIAMS inspections
Ofsted Our school was last inspected in November 2018. Inspection reports on the Ofsted website Key Documents Parentview Parent View gives parents the chance to tell Ofsted what they think about their child’s school, from the quality of teaching to dealing with bullying and poor behaviour. Please follow the link below to have your say: …
Attainment & Data
Statutory end of Key Stage data Benington school, Summer 2023 Key stage 2 comparative report This information allows you to compare your child’s performance at the end of key stage 2 with the attainment of other year 6 pupils in our school and across England this year*. Subject Percentage of pupils achieving at least the …
Safeguarding
Benington School is committed to the safeguarding of the children, young people, their families and staff. We have an effective culture of Safeguarding embedded through everything we do. Our main priority is that all of the children in our care feel safe, secure and happy. All staff, governors, volunteers and visitors who come into regular …
Staff
Teaching Staff Anja Tyler (Headteacher & SENCO) head@benington.herts.sch.uk Julia Beaven (Deputy Head) Julia.Beaven@benington.herts.sch.uk Jen Dean Jen.Dean@benington.herts.sch.uk Portia Whiskin Portia.Whiskin@benington.herts.sch.uk Annie Garlick Annie.Garlick@benington.herts.sch.uk Vanessa Welch vanessa.welch@benington.herts.sch.uk
Governors
School Governors are essential for the effective management and development of our school. They work within the framework set by both national legislation and the policies of the local education authority. Governors have a range of statutory responsibilities including: Helping to establish the school’s strategy Appointing the head teacher Overseeing the financial performance and Supporting …
Governor Profiles
Louise Harrop, Chair of Governors I am honoured to be Chair of Governors at Benington Church of England Primary School. I joined the school as a Church Foundation Governor in March 2018. Previously, I was a Benington resident and parent. Both my children attended the school, and I’ve also taught French here. I have been …
School History
Benington C of E Primary School was founded in 1873. It was opened as an all-age village school under the Diocese of St. Albans and our village church of St. Peter. Since the Education Act of 1948, the school has been a controlled school, meaning that it remains legally owned by the Trustees of the Church of …