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Testimonials

Some of the nice things people say about our school…

• “"All the staff were friendly and the environment was lovely and imaginative."”

  Prospective parent //

• “"Obviously this was only possible due to the excellent education he has received at your school.I also thank you all for providing such a kind and nurturing environment."”

  Parent // Letter as a result of her child's achievement in Key Stage 2

• “"The space, the attitude of the staff and the atmosphere of Newland St. John's School all indicate to me that children matter."”

  Graham Sayer // Team Leader, Newland Avenue Church Project

• “"The school has a clear agenda to raise the profile of learning throughout the school."”

  Mr D. Livsey // Associate Adviser for the LEA

• “"I fitted into the school quickly, even though I was nervous at first. Because it is a small school you feel like you are welcomed. It's like being part of a family."”

  Perry // Year 5 (2004/5)

• “"I will really miss all my friends and teachers at St. John's. They have given me a really good start to my school life. I've learnt a lot."”

  Simon // Year 6 (on leaving school)

• “"It's a friendly school because it's small. I felt strange at first when other people were praying and I didn't want to, but the teachers reassured me and I feel comfortable about it now."”

  Arsyad // Year 6 pupil (2005/6)

• “"Where every child really matters"”

  Ofsted // Ofsted 2006