Welcome to Ponteland Community Primary School
Where an abundance of opportunities await
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Ponteland Community Primary School (PCPS).
We are a happy, ambitious and inclusive school where we believe every child deserves not simply an education, but an excellent one. From their very first days with us, we want every child to feel safe, happy, known, valued, challenged, inspired, supported, encouraged and successful.
From 9 months to Year 6
PCPS provides a unique journey for children from 9 months old through to Year 6, allowing families to become part of our school community from the very beginning.
Our Early Years provision is open 50 weeks of the year, from 7:30am until 6:00pm, providing high-quality care, learning and development within the heart of our school.
As children progress through PCPS, they benefit from an ambitious and engaging curriculum, high expectations and a wealth of experiences designed to help them discover their talents, develop confidence and achieve their very best.
Learning from specialists
One of the distinctive strengths of PCPS is our specialist teaching model. Alongside excellent class teaching, children benefit from teachers with specialist expertise across areas of the curriculum, including English, Maths, Music, PE and Technology.
We believe children deserve access to high-quality teaching, inspiring experiences and adults who are passionate about the subjects they teach.
Opportunities in abundance
Our vision is simple: Where an abundance of opportunities await.
Inspired by the principle of life in abundance from John 10:10, we want children to experience far more than the everyday curriculum. Sport, music, performance, leadership, technology, trips, residentials, clubs and enrichment all form an important part of life at PCPS.
Our excellent facilities support this ambition, including 3G pitches, sports halls and extensive PE and swimming provision, giving children opportunities to be active, develop new skills and discover interests that can last a lifetime.
Our values
Everything we do is underpinned by four school values:
Perseverance • Creativity • Pride • Shine
Together with clear expectations for behaviour, these values help us create a school that is calm, purposeful and welcoming, where children are encouraged to work hard, be kind, take pride in themselves and their community, and shine in their own individual way.
Come and see PCPS
A website can only give you a glimpse of our school. We warmly encourage prospective families to come and see PCPS for themselves.
Tours are available on request and we hold regular open days throughout the year. You can also explore our newsletters and Facebook page to see the many experiences and opportunities our children enjoy.
To apply for a place, please use the ‘Apply’ button at the top of our website, or contact our school office on 01661 824853.
We would be delighted to welcome you.
Mr Carl Corrin-Johnson
Headteacher
