On behalf of the children, staff, Local Governing Committee and Everychild Trust, I would like to welcome you to Sandcross Primary School. This website is constructed to give you a flavour of what our school has to offer your child. It is my pleasure to be able to lead an amazing team of staff and wonderful children to be an exceptional primary school.

Sandcrosss is a two-form entry in the Infants and four form entry in the Juniors entry primary school set in fantastic grounds in Reigate, welcoming children from age 3 to 11 years old in a caring, happy and supportive environment that enables children to achieve their full potential.

We are delighted to be able to offer every child from y1 - y6 a Chromebook and children in our Early years access to Ipads. Introduced in September 2020, this has transformed our Teaching and Learning offer and allowed us to personalise each child’s learning journey. The school is very privileged to have outstanding facilities including extensive playing fields, cricket pitch, athletics facilities, dance studio, multiple Trim Trials, outdoor learning spaces, two ponds, allotment areas and stimulating learning environments that give our children opportunities to explore learning in a fun and engaging way.

With our strong values underpinning all the work we do, our children learn together in an atmosphere of high expectations, mutual respect and friendship. We know and value each child in our school and believe in ensuring that all children achieve their best through high quality teaching and support. Learning at Sandcross is an exciting and challenging experience for each child. There is a strong emphasis on delivering all areas of the curriculum to a high standard, so that each child experiences a broad and balanced curriculum; developing skills, knowledge and understanding in all areas. Lessons are planned to be interactive and engaging to promote children’s independent learning skills as well as working cohesively and collaboratively.

Our forward thinking staff aim to provide the best education for our children, bringing learning to life through our innovative thematic curriculum. When combined with our extensive menu of clubs, trips and activities, Sandcross is an exciting place for your child.

We are privileged to be an Academy within Everychild Trust, which sees us benefit from shared resources. We want to unlock the potential of every child to help them to achieve both in their learning and as they grow into young people.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, welcoming school. If you have not already visited, please do come and see the children immersed in their learning. Our classrooms are filled with books, resources and creative displays to promote high quality learning to support children in every lesson.

We very much look forward to meeting you.

Mark Richards, Headteacher

Our Vision:

We believe every child has the right to be a successful and confident citizen who is able to make a contribution to the world they live in. Our curriculum is designed to challenge, develop and nurture the ‘Whole Child’; we therefore aim to ‘Inspire Lifelong Success’.

Our School Values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin everything from our behaviour, teaching and learning to the very conversations we have.

Our Four School Values:

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Resilience
• Kindness

Values underpinning everything

• Everyone is valued
• High expectations
• Growth mindset
• High quality Teaching, Learning and Support
• All children can succeed regardless of background, given the right provision
• Learning is exciting and a challenging experience
• Well rounded individuals
• Secondary ready
• Recognised as a centre of excellence for learning

Our Aims:

SANDCROSS SCHOOL AIMS

To build on our good reputation for

1. Our strong school Ethos
2. High standards of social, emotional, academic, creative & physical achievements
3. Delivering stimulating and high-quality teaching and learning
4. Being a welcoming and caring school community

By providing

1. A safe and happy school where children are listened to and their contributions valued
2. A school where children have a positive and successful learning experience where values underpin all the work from children, staff and parents
3. An inclusive school, which celebrates diversity and is accessible to all
4. A school that promotes excellent behaviour, where bullying, racism & sexual harassment are not tolerated.

By encouraging children to

1. Do their best through praise and celebration of effort & achievement
2. Have respect for themselves, others and the world in which they live
3. Work independently and to be effective communicators
4. Strive for excellence
5. Have a growth mindset

By ensuring our leavers take with them

1. The desire, curiosity, confidence & skills to continue learning
2. Friendships and the ability to form positive relationships
3. A knowledge & understanding of the world
4. Happy memories, ambitions and dreams

By having effective partnership with

1. The local community
2. Our feeder schools to ensure continuity and progression
3. All parents/carers, to support each child’s learning

If you're searching for your next teaching 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 teachers.