John Randall Primary School and Nursery

General information

John Randall is a primary school for some 195 children between the ages of 4 years and 11 years. We have a Nursery which caters for pre-school children and they have 24 places in both morning and afternoon sessions. The main school teaching block comprises of a hall, classrooms, a family room (for meetings and training) a staff work area, a learning mentor room, a reading room, a music room and toilet and cloakroom facilities. We also have a large computer suite, which is fully equipped for a whole class session. In every classroom there is a computer linked to their own data projector and interactive whiteboard

Our Foundation Stage Unit caters for Reception and Nursery children and is self-contained with its own kitchen, toilet and cloakroom facilities, disabled toilet and ramp.

The school has a security fence around its total perimeter ensuring the safety of the children during the day and also the security of the premises during the night and holidays.

There are two playgrounds, a playing field and an inner courtyard with pond and garden. In addition, lunchtime supervisors provide organised games including indoor opportunities, so that playtimes can be much more varied and enjoyable.

The school is seen as the centre of the community which it serves.

The school has achieved Healthy Schools Gold Standard, Platinum award for Healthy Eating and the Leading Parent Partnership Award.