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Primary Education in Histon and Impington
Fri 11 Oct 2019Have your say about primary education in Histon and Impington
A consultation has now opened allowing community members to share their opinions on the plans for expanding education in Histon and Impington.
The consultation will be running for six weeks and closes on 21st November 2019 at 5pm. The survey can be completed online
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/histonimpington or paper copies can be obtained from Histon and Impington Junior or Infant School.
Histon and Impington Junior School has already expanded on its current site in readiness to extend its age range to serve children aged 4-11, providing a total of 630 places. This redevelopment was Phase 1 of a two-phase project to expand primary education in Histon and Impington.
In Phase 2, Histon and Impington Infant School will relocate from its current site in New School Road to Buxhall Farm on Mill Lane. It will then also extend its age range to serve children aged 4-11, providing a total of 420 places.
The planning application for the new school at Buxhall Farm was approved by the Planning Committee on 18 July 2019. Work is set to begin in early November and it is expected that the new primary school will open during the 2021 academic year.
CPET, who currently manage both Histon and Impington Junior and Infant schools, will be the academy trust sponsor of the new primary schools.
Lesley Birch, executive principal of CPET, said: “The views of parents and members of the community mean a lot to CPET and are important in shaping the future of the new primary schools. The schools will be a vital part of the local area for many years to come and it is crucial that they reflect and fit in with the community’s values. We look forward to seeing the community’s thoughts on the plans and to using these to inform our decisions about the organisation of the new schools.”
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Somersham Primary School joins CPET
Mon 01 Apr 2019Somersham Primary School will join the Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET) as part of their journey of improvement. The school, which is based near St Ives, will officially join the multi-academy Trust on Monday 1st April 2019.
Somersham Primary School will become the fifth school in the Trust, alongside Histon and Impington Junior School, Histon and Impington Infant School, Hatton Park Primary School and Trumpington Park Primary School. The school is joining the Trust as part of their improvement plans after being rated as Inadequate by Ofsted.
CPET is a partnership of like-minded schools that shares best practice and has a strong track record of school improvement. It includes Histon and Impington Junior School which has National Teaching School Status and plays an essential role in the Cambridge Teaching School Network, training new and existing teachers.
Lesley Birch, Executive Principal of CPET, added: “We are looking forward to having Somersham Primary School in our Trust. Our staff have already started to work with the children and staff.
“We are excited about continuing the journey with the parents and community.”
Mr Jonathan Clarke will take up the post of Head of School at Somersham from 23rd April 2019. He is delighted to be joining at such an important time.
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Buxhall Farm Public Consultation
Wed 23 May 2018Buxhall Farm Public Consultation
Posted on May 23, 2018
Wednesday 6th June 2018, 3.15pm to 7.00pm
Buxhall Farm Primary School Public Consultation Flyer
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Primary provision in Histon & Impington
Mon 15 Jan 2018A letter from Cambridgeshire County Council was circulated updating Parents and Carers on the status of the work to deliver two major capital investments which will result in both the existing Infant and Junior schools becoming all-through primary schools serving the 4-11 age range and providing more places to meet the needs of the families living in Histon and Impington.
For further information, you can download the letter to parents here.
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Trumpington Park Primary School opens doors to local stakeholders
Fri 01 Dec 2017Local councillors , community leaders and stakeholders of Trumpington Park Primary School have been to visit the new state-of-the-art building for the first time since its completion.
Following a £17 million investment from Cambridgeshire County Council, the Trumpington Park Primary School building is now complete and opened for local councillors and stakeholders to view at the end of the Autumn/Winter term.
The school opened in September 2017, initially providing places for two reception classes. A pre-school provision is also on site which is run by the Pre-school Learning Alliance. Over time the school will grow into a three-form entry primary school for up to 630 children aged 4 to 11 years old.
Trumpington Park Primary School's headteacher, Mel Shute, spoke of the new building: "The completion of the school building is a historic moment for the local community. The new school will be a vital part of the community for many years to come, offering new school places to a great number of local families.
"We have enjoyed opening our doors to the public for the first time and welcoming our first set of pupils into our reception classes in September. We are excited about working closely with the community in future years as we grow and develop."
The new primary school is run by the Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET), which already runs three local primary schools, including Histon and Impington Junior School which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
By being part of the Trust, Trumpington Park will benefit from CPET's passion to share best practice and resources to deliver the best possible primary education for its pupils.
CPET worked in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council and Parkside Federation Academies (PFA) in developing the school.
Simon Bywater, Chairman of the Children and Young Person Committee said: "Cambridgeshire County Council has worked in partnership with the school, as well as Kier Construction and Frank Shaw Associates to design and build the new school at Trumpington Park. Along with Trumpington Meadows, Fawcett Primary and Trumpington Community College the new school meets the need for school places for children in this growing community on the southern edge of Cambridge.
"In this first year there will be children starting in the reception classes and the school will grow to ensure that families can secure places in a local school as more new housing is built."
For further information on CPET and Trumpington Park Primary School please visit www.trumpingtonparkprimary.co.uk or www.cpetrust.co.uk
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Early Years and Childcare provider announced at new school in Trumpington
Wed 31 May 2017The school, which is due to open in September 2017, will eventually become a three form entry primary school. There will be places for 630 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old as well as for early years. When the school opens in September it will welcome its first pupils into reception and pre-school.
The Pre-school Learning Alliance is the largest early years and most representative membership organisation in England. It provides high quality affordable childcare and education to support children and families in areas of deprivation.
An educational charity, the Alliance represents the interests of over 14,000 settings who deliver care and learning to over 800,000 families annually.
Parents and families can now apply for places at the early years provision and the Pre-school Learning Alliance are now recruiting for members of staff.
Gary Croxon, County Manager for Pre-school Learning Alliance, said: “Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Pre-school Learning Alliance are pleased to be working in partnership with the Cambridge Primary Education Trust to provide pre-school provision, a breakfast and after school club and a holiday scheme from September at the new Trumpington Park Primary School in Cambridge.
“The pre-school, breakfast and after school club will run term time 7.30am until 6.30pm, with the holiday scheme running in selected weeks over the school breaks. We are accepting applications to join now and we look forward to welcoming new families in September.”
The Primary School will be run by Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET), who already runs three local primary schools including Histon & Impington Junior School, Histon & Impington Infant School and Hatton Park Primary School.
Families who want to apply for an early years and childcare place
The school, which is due to open in September 2017, will eventually become a three form entry primary school. There will be places for 630 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old as well as for early years. When the school opens in September it will welcome its first pupils into reception and pre-school.
The Pre-school Learning Alliance is the largest early years and most representative membership organisation in England. It provides high quality affordable childcare and education to support children and families in areas of deprivation.
An educational charity, the Alliance represents the interests of over 14,000 settings who deliver care and learning to over 800,000 families annually.
Parents and families can now apply for places at the early years provision and the Pre-school Learning Alliance are now recruiting for members of staff.
Gary Croxon, County Manager for Pre-school Learning Alliance, said: “Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Pre-school Learning Alliance are pleased to be working in partnership with the Cambridge Primary Education Trust to provide pre-school provision, a breakfast and after school club and a holiday scheme from September at the new Trumpington Park Primary School in Cambridge.
“The pre-school, breakfast and after school club will run term time 7.30am until 6.30pm, with the holiday scheme running in selected weeks over the school breaks. We are accepting applications to join now and we look forward to welcoming new families in September.”
The Primary School will be run by Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET), who already runs three local primary schools including Histon & Impington Junior School, Histon & Impington Infant School and Hatton Park Primary School.
Families who want to apply for an early years and childcare place should contact the Pre-school Learning Alliance directly at the county office on 01954 231 751 or by emailing cambsandpboro@pre-school.org.uk.
Further information about applying for places or vacancies can be found at: www.pre-school.org.uk/cambridgeshire-peterborough
For more information and to apply for a place in reception at the primary school please visit www.cpetrust.co.uk/our-schools/trumpington-park-primary-school/
should contact the Pre-school Learning Alliance directly at the county office on 01954 231 751 or by emailing cambsandpboro@pre-school.org.uk. Further information about applying for places or vacancies can be found at: www.pre-school.org.uk/cambridgeshire-peterborough
For more information and to apply for a place in reception at the primary school please visit www.cpetrust.co.uk/our-schools/trumpington-park-primary-school/
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£16m plan to expand two CPET schools approved
Wed 25 Jan 2017The plans to enlarge Histon and Impington Infant and Junior Schools to full primary level, so they can provide for a total of 1,050 pupils have been approved by Cambridgeshire County Council.
The junior school will remain on its current site, but expand to a two-form entry school, capable of accommodating 630 pupils ages four to 11.
Simultaneously the infant school, which is currently based on New School Road, will be relocated to a larger, new greenbelt site on Buxhall Farm.
It will also take pupils aged four to 11 over a two-form entry, accommodating 420 pupils.
Both schools are run by the Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET), which also includes Hatton Park Primary School in Longstanton. Lesley Birch, executive principal of the CPET, welcomed the council’s decision.
She said: “We are very pleased that the plans to expand Histon and Impington Junior School, relocate and expand the infant school to the Buxhall Farm site and convert both of them into four to 11 primary schools have been approved.
“We look forward to working with the parish council and the wider community to develop these plans so our children have excellent primary school provision.”