Donisthorpe Primary School is situated in the heart of the National Forest; we pride ourselves on being at the centre of the community, providing a safe, happy, welcoming environment for children, parents and visitors.

At Donisthorpe we aim to provide a high quality education; enabling the children to have successful future. We believe that a firm partnership between school and home provides a solid foundation for learning and we value the involvement of our parents and carers.

The Donisthorpe team work hard to provide a curriculum of a very high standard. All staff are dedicated to providing the children with first-class care and high-quality learning activities and experiences. The supportive ethos within the school enables pupils of all abilities to thrive as they grow and develop.

Mission Statement 

To be at the centre of the community, providing a happy, welcoming and safe environment, where all children receive a high quality education; enabling them to build a solid foundation for a successful future.

School Aims

Academic

We aim to provide and deliver a broad, balanced and innovative curriculum which encourages all children to learn confidently and develop with enjoyment and enthusiasm.

We aim to maintain high standards of teaching and learning which will extend a child’s abilities and enable them to achieve.

Social

We aim to foster the importance of citizenship and encourage our children to be caring, considerate and well behaved individuals. 

Environment

We aim to provide a welcoming environment where children, parents, Staff, Governors and the community work together to enrich the moral, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural development of each child.

We aim to provide a bright and stimulating environment, with excellent teaching and learning facilities in which everyone feels cared for, valued and secure.

Emotional

We aim to be sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of all and to promote high self esteem and self worth.

Collaboration

We aim, as Staff, Governors, Parents and members of the community to work together as a team recognising the importance of partnership in education.

We aim to be committed to Staff Development and Training recognising the impact high quality training has upon raising standards within school.