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We Succeed.
Simon de Senlis is an outstanding, happy and successful primary school in East Hunsbury, Northampton, building a community of responsible, determined, aspirational, healthy and happy learners who make a positive 'dent in the universe'.
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At Simon de Senlis, we are passionate about learning. Through the teaching of a knowledge rich curriculum, we are developing children’s knowledge of the world, allowing them to discuss and debate using high levels of oracy. We are building a community of responsible, determined, aspirational, healthy and happy learners who make a positive ‘dent in the universe’.
Message from the Head Teacher
Simon de Senlis is a happy and successful primary school in East Hunsbury, judged as Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024. We have around 430 pupils on roll, and I am immensely proud to be the Headteacher of such a warm and vibrant school community. At Simon de Senlis, we are passionate about learning. Through our distinct approach to learning, driven by inspiration, high expectations and innovation, we are building a community of responsible, determined, aspirational, healthy and happy learners who make a positive 'dent in the universe'.
We foster an enthusiastic, creative community of learners within a safe environment where all are valued, and differing needs are acknowledged and met. We believe that education should take place with equal opportunities for all and that all children will develop independence, along with a sense of responsibility for themselves, respect for others and their environment. One part of our school that we are exceptionally proud of is our Special Unit, a 20-place unit for wonderful pupils with complex learning needs.
We believe that all children should receive outstanding teaching and be able to leave our school with the academic foundations for success in the future. Alongside this, we offer our children a wide range of learning opportunities through Sport, The Arts, Drama and Technology which help to develop their creativity, confidence and well-being.
Staff work hard at our school to ensure that children are challenged and supported to achieve highly, and we are fortunate to benefit from a very supportive parent community who work with us to achieve these outcomes. Our school strives to be at the centre of the local community with positive and effective links to the wider and global community around us. In partnership with families and the community, we ensure that children develop the knowledge, critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed today and in the future. Children's behaviour is outstanding, and everyone enjoys learning at Simon de Senlis!
Joanne Fennelly
Headteacher
What parents are saying
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Ofsted Statements
Ofsted March 2024
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At Simon de Senlis Primary School, our children are immersed in a curriculum that is broad, balanced and rigorous.
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Music, Sport and Academic Learning at Simon De Senlis
We offer a wide range of learning opportunities through Sport, the Arts, Drama and Technology which help to develop children's creativity, confidence and wellbeing.