Website Richard Atkins Primary
In 2022 an Ofsted inspector described Richard Atkins as a school where “Pupils are proud members of their community. They are happy and safe here. They have great respect for each other, which is rooted in school values. Behaviour is calm and orderly, in class and around the school.”
Our school prides itself on its commitment to excellence in education, fostering a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in a collaborative approach, where every member of our staff plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our pupils.
We are situated in Brixton in the Borough of Lambeth as a single-entry primary school, with a Resource Base for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. It is still in the early stages of development but is well resourced with a variety of learning environments and a full-time teacher starting in September 2024.We also have a nursery provision. The school serves a wonderfully socially, culturally and ethnically diverse community where each child is valued for their individuality that collectively creates our kind community.
Our richly diverse staff team are made up of a wide range of experiences and talents where everyone is valued.
We have high expectations of our pupils and each other; we want to ensure that we provide the best possible inclusive environment and provision so that our children can reach their potential both socially, academically and in their knowledge and experience of life. We are an outward looking School and have built strong partnerships with parents, local schools and the Local Authority. We are proud to play a leading role within the Windmill Cluster of Schools with whom we share ideas, resources, enrichment experiences and expertise in order to facilitate the highest outcomes in attainment and aspirations for our pupils and the wider community.
We want to appoint an outstanding candidate to drive further improvements to the standards of teaching, pupil progress and attainment, and the development of a curriculum that develops and stimulates each child and engenders a joy for learning.