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All Saints C of E (VA) Primary School
Datchworth
Walking together, discovering life
Luke 24: 13 - 35
“Pupils have an impressive attitude to learning. They are
proud of their school. They enjoy challenges they are
set and recognise that this helps them to make effective
School Prospectus 2018 - 2019

A welcome from our Headteacher
“You are a determined headteacher who leads your team to ensure that
pupils enjoy their learning in a safe environment. You and your English
and mathematics leaders are valued by your staff, governors, parents and
pupils. They trust you to make the right decisions so that the school
continues to develop as it has since the previous inspection.” Ofsted 2018
Our school
A welcome from our Headteacher
Our children and our classes
Our curriculum and beyond
Our achievements
Joining our school
Our school vision
Contact details
We are a friendly, welcoming one form entry school with
seven classes. All Saints is a Church of England Voluntary
Aided School and is situated in Datchworth village, near
Knebworth, in East Hertfordshire.
Academic standards are high at our school, and we are
passionate about children’s learning. We aim to provide a
stimulating and caring Christian environment in which children
can gain in experience and understanding, and develop to the
full their own talents and abilities within the tenets of the
Christian faith. Many opportunities are available including
instrumental tuition, French and a wide range of sporting
activities, including inter-school sports matches.
Our pupils are polite, well behaved and have excellent
attitudes to learning. Our caring staff team work closely
together to create a safe and stimulating learning environment
which makes learning fun for all. Our parents are fully involved
in and proud of our school which forms an integral part of our
caring and welcoming village community.
Easily accessible from Knebworth, Stevenage, Welwyn
Garden City and Watton-at-Stone, we serve the parish of
Datchworth and the surrounding areas, offering something
special to families who value a village school experience, and
the benefits that come with knowing every child and their
individual abilities.
So come and visit us, and see why we are so proud of our
school.
Mr Stuart Whiteland
Headteacher
www.datchworth.herts.sch.uk

Our classes
At All Saints, our classes are
organised by year group with one
class per admission year. Class
sizes range throughout the school,
depending on the particular intake
but, on average, there are 25
pupils per class.
Our team of experienced teachers
and teaching assistants work
together to offer support and
challenge in equal measures. All
classes benefit from a varying
amount of additional adult support
to make sure children have
opportunities to work and learn in a
range of whole class, group and
one to one situations.
What our children think:
“I think All Saints Primary School is
a great school because you learn
lots of things and it’s fun.”
“I like this school because there
are lots of clubs and sport here is
excellent.”
“I don’t like the end of the day
because I have to stop learning.”
Our children
At All Saints, every child is important. We are a village school
and know each one of our children extremely well. Our class
sizes mean we can identify and meet the needs of our
children in a more tailored way and can ensure all children are
supported and challenged accordingly.
It is very important to us that every child is valued and that
their individual qualities are recognised and celebrated. We
work hard to build trusting relationships with all children and
their families to ensure their engagement and enjoyment in
every aspect of school life.
Children may experience a range of needs at different stages
during their time at school. We have learning intervention
strategies and an excellent adult:pupil ratio that help all
children to feel supported and stretched, and which enable
them to reach their full potential.
We promote a Christian, caring ethos in our school in which
all children value and support each other. They work together
as a learning community, recognising the strengths of one
another and knowing that each individual is special in their
own way.
“Pupils are mature and confident. They behave
exceptionally well. When they play and work
together, they demonstrate that they know the school
rules.” Ofsted 2018
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Extended provision
We offer extended care both
before and after the regular school
day.
Early Bird Club
Early Bird Club is our ‘before
school’ provision which can be
accessed from 7:45 to 8:45am
each weekday morning.
Comet Club
Comet Club is our externally run
after-school club which offers
provision from 3:00 to 5:30pm
most weekday evenings.
Beyond the curriculum
We offer a diverse range of extracurricular
activities run by school
staff, sports staff or parent
volunteers: French club, dance
club, choir, maths challenge club,
book club, Explorers, Spanish,
gymnastics, dodgeball, football,
netball and tennis take place
before or after school or at lunch
times. There are a selection of free
and chargeable clubs available for
most ages.
We also pride ourselves on the
amount of musical opportunities on
offer in school. As well as a music
specialist teacher, we can offer
tuition in cello, violin, piano, brass,
guitar and the drums!
Our Curriculum
We aim to meet the needs of the individual by providing a
wide range of educational experiences. Our teaching methods
encourage a positive approach to learning through excitement
and challenge. We ensure children have the necessary
knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes to equip them for the
future, whatever that may be.
Our curriculum aims to develop self-esteem, confidence and
resilience, and to instil in our pupils the ability to make the
best of themselves as they take their place in society.
We achieve this by delivering broad and balanced learning
based around thematic topics and consistent with the
requirements of the National Curriculum (September 2014).
Our curriculum promotes an exciting, relevant and innovative
approach to learning. It makes learning motivational and
successful for all involved. Topics taught allow for regular
cross-curricular learning opportunities and align with the
Programmes of Study outlined in the National Curriculum.
This enables children to make links between subjects in their
learning more easily and helps their understanding across the
curriculum. They develop a thirst for learning that comes from
being able to explore topics more deeply.
“All leaders plan how to develop their areas of
responsibility and are held to account for doing so.
This results in a varied and exciting curriculum being
offered throughout the school.”
Ofsted 2018
www.datchworth.herts.sch.uk

Parents and carers
“Learning is integrated
seamlessly with being a
church school.”
Parent comment, Ofsted 2018
You are important to us and we
have a strong commitment to
developing links between home
and school. Your involvement is
welcomed, highly valued and
integral to the progress of your
child.
Our community
We see ourselves as an important
part of our local community and
enjoy close links with our
neighbouring church, All Saints.
We actively seek to work with our
community and welcome
opportunities to develop links
further.
Our governing body
The governing body works to
provide strategic thinking, planning
and effective monitoring in a
challenging, friendly way. We want
to ensure our school is well run,
effective and happy. Your views
are always welcome.
Our achievements
“We would like to congratulate you, your staff and your
pupils on the very high standard of achievement … 100
per cent of your pupils reached or exceeded the
expected standard in reading at the end of Key Stage 2.
This means that for achievement in reading, your school
is in the top 1% of primary schools in England.”
Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP, Secretary of State for Education
Rt Hon Nick Gibbs MP, Minister of State for School Standards
Department for Education
Feb 2019
Academic standards are high at our school and we pride ourselves
on the effective partnership between pupil, parents and school, and
the impact this makes on pupils’ achievement.
Key Stage 2 Test Results 2018:
The vast majority of pupils at Datchworth traditionally leave ready
and well equipped for the transition to secondary school.
www.datchworth.herts.sch.uk

My first day
“I liked meeting my new
teacher and making new
friends.”
“My child is very happy at
Datchworth and I am pleased
with her progress. ”
Parent Survey
Starting in Reception
We have an effective transition
programme during the summer
term to help prepare our new
Reception children ahead of
September.
Parents/carers attend an
information evening at school and
receive admission packs.
Visits to pre-school settings and
home visits are available.
To aid transition, children attend
the morning session only in the
first week of the school year in
September, until the end of
lunchtime in the second week and
then commence full-time school
days in the third week of term.
This has worked extremely well in
previous years, but if you have
any concerns specific to your
child, please do come and speak
to staff.
Joining our school
Applying for a place at All Saints
Choosing a school for your child can be a really tricky and uncertain
time as, understandably, you want to make the right decision both
for your child and in choosing a school that resembles your own
personal views, values and aspirations in education.
We are delighted that you are considering sending your child to All
Saints, Datchworth and we are very confident of providing the best
possible education for your child.
As a voluntary aided school, the school’s governing body is
responsible for admissions. The school’s admission arrangements
are detailed in our Admissions Policy, explaining how we will
consider applications for every age group, and including the
process parents need to follow if they want to apply for their child to
attend this school.
Reception Admissions (for the start of the academic year):
An online application must be made on Hertfordshire County
Council’s website (www.hertsdirect.org.uk) as well as completing
and submitting the school’s own Supplementary Information Form
(SIF) directly to the school. Children will start in Reception in the
September following their fourth birthday. All Saints operates a
single Reception intake policy.
In-year Admissions:
Due to changes in your circumstances, you may need to change
the school your child attends. As a voluntary aided school that is not
part of In Year co-ordination, all in-year admissions are handled by
the school, and consequently all applications should be sent directly
to the school. Please call the school first to see if we actually have
any spaces available and, if places are available, arrange to visit
the school. A completed version of Hertfordshire’s in-year
application form should be submitted directly to the school, along
with the school’s own Supplementary Information Form.
If you are unsure at all, please call the school office for help
and advice or to arrange an opportunity to visit the school.
www.datchworth.herts.sch.uk

Our school
creed
This is our school.
Happiness and friendship will stay
here forever.
Let the rooms be full of comfort,
happiness and satisfaction.
Let them be full of caring and lighthearted
people and have a relaxed
atmosphere.
Everyone will stay friends and be
happy in this building.
Our school vision and aims
“Walking together, discovering life”
Be kind and friendly to one another.
Love everyone, whoever they are.
Be happy with yourself and love your
life.
And let us love God who watches
over us and cares for us.
Developed by the pupils at All Saints,
Datchworth
Taking the Bible’s description of The Road to Emmaus
(Luke 24: 13-35) as our inspiration, in our school we aim
to:
Be a school community which supports one another on the
journey of discovery and learning, where each child feels
safe, valued and known.
Provide an inspiring Christian environment in which our
values shape each member and are evident in the life of
the school, as well as in their actions and advocacy in the
world.
Invite children and staff to gain from the wisdom of Christian
teaching and worship whilst being respectful of those
of other faiths and none.
Foster the development of an enquiring attitude towards
learning and, through stimulating opportunities, encourage
children, whatever their ability, to be the best that they can
be.
Encourage a love and care of creation, our neighbours
near and far, and value our strong links with All Saints
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Become part of a friendly and
supportive learning community
Come and find out why All Saints, Datchworth is
such a wonderful learning environment for children.
Visits to our school are welcome. Please contact
the school office to arrange a visit and see our
school in action.
How to find us
From Knebworth:
From London Road, turn onto Swangley’s Lane and follow
all the way to the T-junction. Turn right on to Baines Lane
and keep left until you come to a crossroads. Turn left onto
Hollybush Lane and follow this road up to the main school
entrance.
From Stevenage:
Follow the A602 south towards Hertford. Turn right onto
Bragbury Lane at Bragbury End. Follow this road all the
way to Bury Lane and turn right onto Hollybush Lane.
From Welwyn Garden City:
At Woolmer Green, turn off London Road onto Mardleybury
Road. Drive through Datchworth Green and turn left onto
Brookbridge Lane. Follow this round and turn left onto Bury
Lane. Pass All Saints Church and turn left onto Hollybush
Lane.
From Watton-at-Stone:
Take the Watton Road past the train station and turn right
onto Hawkins Hall Lane. Follow this road and continue on
Bury Lane until you pass All Saints Church. Turn left onto
Hollybush Lane and the school is on your left.
All Saints C of E (VA) Primary School
Hollybush Lane
Datchworth
Knebworth
Hertfordshire
SG3 6RE
tel: 01438 812381
e-mail: admin@datchworth.herts.sch.uk
website: www.datchworth.herts.sch.uk