

A warm welcome to Francis Askew Primary School
At Francis Askew Primary School we make a positive difference to every child. Working together with parents, families and the community we create a positive, calm and nurturing environment where all members of the school community feel safe, valued and respected.
Our curriculum nurtures curiosity, builds resilience, fosters independence and encourages children to aim high in all that they do. We provide our children with wide ranging, enriching experiences, both in and out of school, and place a high value on developing and nurturing the whole child.
We ensure that children’s individual talents are celebrated and fostered in all areas of school life. We strongly believe in providing a high quality, holistic education, one which inspires a love of learning and equips our children with the skills they need for the future.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. We are very proud of our school and the positive difference we make to our children and families. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our community.

Mrs. L Martin – Head of School
Francis Askew Primary School
(opens in a new tab)At Francis Askew we work together to make a positive difference to every child.
Online Safety

We have a dedicated webpage that shows a wide selection of advice for children, parents and carers on the safe use of technology and the internet.
The Green Standard
At Francis Askew Primary School, our children make us proud everyday.
Our behaviour mantra reminds them to always be kind, safe and have a positive attitude towards their learning.
As a school, we want to celebrate this and reward pupils who continually follow the rules and do their best.
At Francis Askew we strive to achieve the highest of standards for all pupils. As a result, we will continue to encourage and support all pupils to achieve our green standard, which will be monitored by the class teachers.
From all the staff at Francis Askew, we would like to thank you for your continued support.
Always follow our behaviour mantra
Aim to come to school every day and be on time
Read at home at least 3 times, aiming for 5 times
Wear our school uniform and PE kit with pride
Strive to be our best selves





We All Shine Brighter Together
Our Trust includes primary, secondary and an alternative provision school working together to provide the best learning opportunities for the pupils within our network of schools.
Each school serves its own community and has its own unique identity. Together we benefit from working in partnership, share good practice and have a joint central service support team.

“Pupils are happy and safe at Francis Askew Primary School, where high expectations and a strong values-led culture help every child to thrive.”

“Teachers have high aspirations for all pupils, who respond with motivation, respect, and a love of learning across a wide range of subjects.”

“Children enjoy imaginative and purposeful play, from balancing on beams to building dens—developing teamwork, curiosity and confidence.”

“The carefully sequenced curriculum breaks learning into small steps, helping pupils to build strong knowledge and succeed in subjects like science and art.”

“Phonics is taught with consistency and care, enabling all pupils to become fluent readers with access to books that match the sounds they’ve learned.”

“SEND provision is inclusive and effective, with tailored resources and perceptive teaching that builds pupils’ confidence and independence.”

“Reading is celebrated through clubs, assemblies and class storytime—fostering a whole-school love of books and language.”

“In early years, children use newly learned vocabulary during rich, creative play, showing strong concentration and collaboration from an early age.”

“Pupils respect differences, learn about world religions, and understand the importance of being active, healthy and kind.”

“Leaders are ambitious, reflective, and committed to improving outcomes for every child, supported by staff who feel valued and well led.”





💙💛 PLATES OF POSSIBILITIES 🍽️
We’d LOVE to welcome you into our Francis Askew family! 🥰
Join us for a FREE school lunch with our children on Thursday 22nd October, between 11:30am and 1pm.
Whatever you do, we’d love you to come along, enjoy some lunch and have a friendly chat with our children about life, work and your experiences. Maybe you’ve retired and you can inspire our children by telling them about your past jobs and careers?
No pressure, no speeches – just a warm welcome, a bit of lunch and the chance to inspire our children to dream big! ✨
Everyone has something to share, and you might just open up a world of possibilities for a child. 💙
📩 Contact the school if you’d like to join us. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Email - [email protected]
Or phone - 01482 509627 ...
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🚌 Key Stage One are safely on the coach and on the way to the theatre! We have some very excited children this morning…who knew we only needed a double decker bus to impress them! 🤭 ...
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Our amazing Key Stage 1 children have successfully completed their sponsored Moveathon! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
The children showed fantastic enthusiasm, determination and teamwork as they took part in a range of fun physical activities.
We are incredibly proud of their efforts and positive attitudes throughout the event.
A huge thank you to all of our families and sponsors for their generosity. Every penny raised will go directly towards ensuring that all children in our school have access to a P.E. kit, helping everyone to participate fully and confidently in their lessons.
Well done, KS1, and thank you for helping to make a difference for your school community! 💙 ...
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2HE would like to introduce you to their class councillor and eco champion!
Class Councillor�🌟 Our councillor was chosen by her classmates to represent our class, share ideas, and help make positive changes within our school community.
Eco Champion�🌱 Our eco champion will help promote environmentally friendly choices, encourage sustainable habits, and support our school's efforts to care for the planet. ...
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