Charter Academy
Growing Confident Learners
Ofsted, March 2024
Welcome to Charter
Welcome to Charter Academy!
At Charter, we are proud to be a vibrant and nurturing primary school, offering a warm and welcoming environment for all our families. As a one and a half form entry school with approximately 350 children on roll, we celebrate our close-knit community while embracing the rich diversity of our pupils and families.
Our school values, known as Roots To Success, are at the heart of everything we do. They ensure that we create a love of learning, build determination, and inspire every child to reach their full potential. We believe that by nurturing strong roots—values such as consideration, creativity, and pride—our children will grow into confident, compassionate, and successful individuals.
We hold high aspiration at the core of our ethos. As a Voice 21 Centre of Excellence, we are committed to developing our children’s oracy skills, ensuring that they learn to talk, learn through talk, and learn to listen. This approach enriches our strong pupil leadership programme, where children take on meaningful roles within the school, enhancing their confidence, decision-making, and leadership skills. Our pupils use their voice to make a genuine impact on daily school life.
We are also passionate about our role within the local community. Through partnerships with local organisations, involvement in community events, and initiatives that extend learning beyond the classroom, our children learn the importance of community spirit, empathy, and social responsibility.
I warmly invite you to explore our website and discover more about our wonderful school. Better still, why not visit us in person? You’ll see firsthand the enthusiasm of our pupils, the dedication of our staff, and the supportive atmosphere that makes Charter such a special place to learn and grow.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Louise Stewart
Headteacher
Our Roots to Success
Pupil learning
At our school, we are committed to providing a rich and engaging learning experience for every child, from the very start of their educational journey in the Early Years through to Year 6.
Our vision is to enable all children to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to thrive in their next stage of education and beyond.
We believe that a strong foundation in the Early Years is crucial, nurturing curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning through play-based and hands-on experiences.
As children progress through the school, our carefully designed curriculum builds on this foundation, ensuring a seamless and inspiring learning journey.
Challenge
- Determined
- Take it further
- Focus
Ownership
- Proud
- Creative
- Responsible
Dialogue
- Oracy
- Respectful
- Considerate
Engagement
- Ambitious
- Motivated
- Curious
Our teaching is underpinned by the 6 Principles of Great Teaching, which guide our practice to ensure high-quality, effective, and impactful learning experiences. We also embed our Roots to Success values and our CODE approach—fostering Challenge, Ownership, Dialogue, and Engagement—into every lesson.
Through our status as a Voice 21 Centre of Excellence, we prioritise high-quality oracy, encouraging our pupils to learn to talk, learn through talk, and learn to listen. This focus on spoken language not only supports academic progress but also builds confidence, leadership, and communication skills that will serve our pupils well throughout their lives.
Challenge
Explanation
Modelling
Practice
Questioning
Feedback
At our school, learning is not just about achieving strong academic outcomes but also about developing well-rounded, confident, and resilient young people who are ready to embrace the future with ambition and self-belief.
Pupil Leadership
At our school, we believe that every child has the potential to be a leader. Through our dedicated weekly leadership lessons, all pupils explore the lives and legacies of inspiring leaders from around the world who have overcome adversity.
- Eco Defenders, who champion sustainability and environmental initiatives
- Well-Being Warriors, who promote a positive and healthy school culture
- Reading Champions, who inspire a love of reading across the school
- Cultural Leaders, who celebrate diversity and enrich our community with cultural experiences
- Events Coordinators, who help plan and lead exciting school events and activities
Pupil Challenge
At our school, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their very best. We are committed to providing all pupils with the tools, support, and inspiration they need to thrive academically, socially, and personally. As a coaching school, we focus on delivering an education of the highest quality—one that fosters curiosity, determination, and 100% engagement in every lesson.
Challenge is at the heart of our teaching approach. Through our CODE framework—promoting Challenge, Ownership, Dialogue, and Engagement—and the 6 Principles of Great Teaching, we ensure that every child is consistently stretched and supported. Whether through thought-provoking questions, high-quality resources, or ambitious learning opportunities, challenge is embedded in all aspects of our curriculum.
Our commitment to challenge goes beyond the classroom. We provide a wealth of enrichment opportunities that encourage children to apply and develop their skills in real-world contexts. From participating in leadership groups and representing the school in competitions to engaging in creative arts and outdoor learning, our pupils are inspired to take risks, embrace new experiences, and celebrate their achievements.
By creating an environment where challenge is valued and celebrated, we empower our children to become confident, motivated, and aspirational learners—ready to take on whatever comes next.
Pupil Support
At our school, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and supported throughout their learning journey. We understand that children thrive when their emotional, social, and academic needs are met, and we have a robust support system in place to achieve this.
Our strong pastoral team plays a central role in supporting pupils’ well-being. Whether helping children navigate challenges, offering a listening ear, or providing targeted support, our team is always on hand to ensure that every child feels cared for and understood. Our dedicated Attendance Officer works closely with families to promote good attendance, ensuring that all children can make the most of their learning opportunities.
Our PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic) curriculum equips pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to make safe and healthy choices. Through age-appropriate lessons, children learn about managing emotions, building positive relationships, and making informed decisions about their well-being.
We are committed to every child achieving their full potential. Termly Pupil Progress Meetings involving the Headteacher, Phase Leaders, and Class Teachers enable us to closely monitor academic progress. This collaborative approach ensures that any child who is at risk of underachieving is identified swiftly, and tailored interventions are put in place to support them.
At our school, support is not just a response to challenges but a proactive and integral part of our ethos. We strive to create an environment where all children are empowered to succeed, knowing that they have a strong network of support behind them every step of the way.
CPT Vision & Values
Growing confident learners
BY LEADING LEARNING & EXCELLING TOGETHER
We will demonstrate:
Respect to all, from all
A positive attitude
Resillience and a determination to achieve our best
Passion for learning
Innovation
Collaboration
Our People Strategy
We will:
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PROMOTE AND SECURE excellent leadership and management
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ATTRACT AND RECRUIT the best staff
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GROW AND DEVELOP our staff to fulfil their potential
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RETAIN AND REWARD our staff through recognising their contribution to our Trust’s vision, values and strategic aims
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CREATE AND MAINTAIN an innovative, nurturing and collaborative environment
Our 6 Ambitions
Reading
We will develop confident and competent readers
Oracy
We will create a learning environment where pupils become confident communicators with the aim of improving their social mobility
Digital Creativity
We will develop creative thinkers. We will promote thinking that relates to discovery and enquiry using a blended learning approach involving digital learning
Impactful Teaching
We grow great teachers who impact positively on pupil learning
Achievement
All our pupils make good progress and we support our most vulnerable to overcome barriers to learning so they achieve in line with other pupils
Aspirations
We want children to have high aspirations for their future through developing self-belief, valuing learning and broadening horizons (including careers related learning)
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