Thank you Mrs Underwood for a wonderful visit to Langdale C of E Primary. From the minute I walked through the door, I felt welcomed and could feel the family atmosphere. All of the children and staff were friendly and happy to engage in conversation. The classroom displays were purposeful and demonstrated the children’s curiosity in their learning but also gave them information to scaffold / support their knowledge and skills. The children shared how they used the information on these displays to guide them in their learning.

The outside area is a delight! The outdoor learning facilities and grounds are just exceptional! The children have got first class areas to play, develop outdoor skills, grow their own produce and just be mindful in the mountains. The school really does excel in developing children’s curiosity about the outdoor world and how to look after it! You feel an energy of enthusiasm from the teaching staff as they are passionate about taking learning outside. This included SATs maths questions practise outside on the playground.

Every child is valued in the school and this was obvious by every member of staff knowing the children well and where they are in their personal learning journey.

Nicky Steels

Head Teacher

Patterdale CofE Primary School