Lynch Hill School Primary Academy (LHSPA) is an Outstanding Ofsted-accredited state-funded non-selective, all-ability, non-denominational primary school, taking students between the ages of 3 and 11. It is part of the Slough and East Berkshire Multi Academy Trust.

The aim of Lynch Hill, working in partnership with the family, is to educate all individuals to be responsible, lifelong learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity, sense of self-worth, and ethical values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse, global society. The core values at the heart of the school that we place upon the children are achievement, aspiration and respect.

Like other academies we are subject to the same Ofsted inspections as state schools; although academies are given certain freedoms, we are committed to following the national curriculum and to only employing well qualified teaching staff.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in 2008, which concluded that Lynch Hill School Primary Academy was ‘outstanding’.

The Executive Headteacher is Mrs G Coffey, OBE, fellow at the National College of School Leadership and primary head for the past 30 years.

The head of school is Mrs L Tomlinson.

‘Learning Together’

Developing Individuals as Active Learners

At Lynch Hill Primary Academy we aim to develop children:

• As motivated individuals who strive for high academic achievement.
• As responsible and caring members of the community.
• As independent, life-long learners.
• Who have high self-esteem, respecting themselves, others and the world around them.

We believe that each child will succeed at Lynch Hill because of the value we place upon:

• Adaptability

It’s now more important than ever to be flexible and agile, with plenty of resourcefulness and creativity to respond effectively to challenges and grab new opportunities. Change is always with us and our ability to adapt is vital.

• Communication

Effective communication is an important life skill that enables us to better understand and connect with the people around us. In school and in life, it allows us to build respect and trust, resolve differences and foster environments where problem solving and creative ideas can thrive.

• Co-operation

Cooperation is a key skill for once developed, it allows pupils to work together to achieve a common goal or derive mutual benefits.

• Enquiry

Enquiry is the process of discovery that is driven not by answers, but by dwelling in the deep questions that arise in our lives. It is an open, rather than closed, form of learning and one we celebrate and actively promote at Lynch Hill.

• Morality

We recognise that good behaviours help in instilling respect and enhancing relationships with others. Knowing what is right or wrong is an important element in life that shapes the character on an individual. We want all of our pupils to have a strong understanding of morality.

• Resilience

We recognise that resilience is the ability to cope with and rise to the inevitable challenges, problems and set-backs that we meet in the course of life, and come back stronger from them

• Respect

Respect shows that we value others as individuals, and that we honour the personal rights and dignity of our fellow students as human beings. Our strapline ‘Learning Together’ means we are inclusive of everyone. We recognise that everyone makes a unique contribution to this school.

• Thoughtfulness

Pupils who can show compassion and humanity are essential to the betterment of this world and we should never under-estimate the power that acts of kindness can make to the lives of others.

We believe that each child will succeed at Lynch Hill because of the value we place upon:

• Achievement
• Aspiration
• Respect

We demonstrate our commitment to working as a learning community by :

• Striving for continuous improvement in all that we do
• Working collaboratively towards common goals
• Achieving the Basic Skills Award and the School Games Gold Award for our commitment to sport
• Raising the aspirations of our learners and their families through our links with Children’s University
• Fully embracing the UN Charter of the ‘Rights of the Child’ and celebrating pupil voice

If you're searching for your next post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed individuals - send us your CV now via our School Talent Pool and say what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs.