HEADTEACHER'S WELCOME 

Welcome to Blackgates Primary Academy where children are at the heart of all we do.

Blackgates is a good school, but more importantly this school is a happy one where pupils learn to appreciate success.

At Blackgates we believe all children learn best when feeling happy and safe.  It is always our aim to ensure all children enjoy learning.   We promote kindness and caring above all else.  If children are in a happy, safe environment with access to high quality teaching, presented in an enjoyable way they will achieve their full potential.

The safety of our pupils is paramount. We have worked hard to ensure the site is secure and have very strict safeguarding procedures in place. The health and safety of our wonderful pupils is a priority to all.

We are an inclusive school, believing everyone deserves a high quality education in a local school, regardless of disability. Blackgates has a much higher than average number of pupils who have a disability.

I believe our pupils are the best. They are happy, empathetic, imaginative, active learners. Behaviour within the school setting is good with visitors and professionals regularly commenting on this. Any behaviour which is not good is quickly dealt with and parents informed. Our behaviour policy rewards good behaviour, particularly children who are consistently good we have a system which pupils acknowledge is fair.

Our staff care. They have received high levels of professional development which has led to pupils receiving high quality teaching.

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