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    • OUR DINNINGTON R.O.C.K.S VALUES

  • Resilient

    To create self-motivated, independent learners, problem solvers and life-long learners. To learn through working hard, being determined, motivated and adaptable.

  • Open To New Experiences

    To inspire enthusiasm for learning for life; to provide an inspirational range of experiences to develop the whole child both in and outside of the classroom; for children to ENJOY learning and embrace new experiences and challenges and discover ‘what makes them tick’.

  • Community Spirit

    To be a welcoming and inclusive school. To create rounded children for the future who see the benefits of collaboration and teamwork in the pursuit of happiness and success.

  • Kindness

    To actively teach kindness, consideration and respect so that it permeates our lives and the lives of others; To promote self-belief and belief in others; To acknowledge that everyone is different but to celebrate our differences. To understand we need to be kind and look after ourselves, others and to the environment.

  • Success

    To provide a progressive, sequential curriculum across all subject areas and to cater for the differing needs of all our children in terms of knowledge, skills and abilities. To celebrate everyone’s successes in all areas of life. We recognise that we all have different strengths and are proud when we work hard and when we SUCCEED TOGETHER.

  • Our Vision

    Learn, Enjoy, Succeed Together A community that works hard and supports each other to be the best that we can be.

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    Welcome to

    Dinnington First

    Welcome to our school website.  I am delighted and privileged to be the Headteacher at Dinnington which is an inclusive and happy school.  At Dinnington you will receive a warm welcome from children, staff, parents and governors. Everyone works extremely hard to create an environment where children feel secure, happy and motivated to learn.  The children are at the heart of all the decisions that we make. We have high expectations for them and aim to provide opportunities that are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

    We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find any information you are looking for.  Please feel free to contact the school directly with any queries you may have.  You are very welcome to visit the school to find out more about us.

    Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Dinnington.

    Kind regards

    Caroline Ash                                                                        Headteacher

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    Student, staff & Ofsted

    Testimonials

  • A true sense of community can be felt across the school between pupils, leaders, staff, parents and families. This is a happy place for both pupils and staff alike.

    OFSTED 2026

  • Pupils behave very well in and around school. They show relentless enthusiasm for learning. They are kind, polite and well mannered to each other and staff.

    OFSTED 2026

  • Children thrive in early years. They quickly acquire relevant skills and knowledge in readiness for key stage 1.

    OFSTED 2026

  • In Nursery Year, children receive highly effective support from the start. Important, secure relationships are made with families before children join. These continue to be fostered well as children move through the school.

    OFSTED 2026

  • Pupils achieve well. They acquire skills in reading early and achieve highly in aspects of mathematics such as the multiplication tables check. This success has been sustained over time.

    OFSTED 2026

  • The school’s curriculum is well sequenced. It ensures that pupils have opportunities to build knowledge and skills over time. Leaders are clear about the quality of the curriculum and have made appropriate changes to improve it further since the previous inspection.

    OFSTED 2026

  • Staff are highly skilled in teaching phonics. This enables pupils to make a flying start to reading. Pupils who need additional support to keep up and catch up with their phonics knowledge receive this promptly.

    OFSTED 2026

  • Leaders understand the different barriers pupils face across school. Staff, with leaders, share the same high expectations for all pupils. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to learn alongside their peers.

    OFSTED 2026

  • The school provides pupils with a diverse personal development offer. It centres on wellbeing and helps pupils to understand their feelings and emotions well. Its impact is seen in the happiness of the pupils who attend.

    OFSTED 2026

  • Pupils do well here. A carefully planned curriculum enables pupils to develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful when they move on to their next stage in learning. Leaders set high expectations, and pupils rise to meet them.

    OFSTED 2026

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