About Our School

 

Glenmead Primary is a friendly, one-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, located in the heart of the Great Barr community. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school where every child is valued and supported. The well-being and success of our pupils are at the centre of everything we do. 

Our spacious campus offers fantastic facilities including green spaces, large playgrounds, a playing field and well-maintained buildings. These provide safe, stimulating environments where children can learn, play and thrive. 

At Glenmead, we believe developing the whole child. We offer a wide range of opportunities for pupils to shine and achieve their personal best, preparing them for life beyond the school gates. We also recognise the importance of strong home-school partnerships, knowing that positive relationships between families and school help create confident, successful learners.  

 

Our Mission Statement 

Within the Glenmead community, every individual is valued and respected. We provide an inclusive and diverse environment where all children have the opportunity to flourish, grow in confidence, and believe in themselves. 

 We give every child a voice and encourage them to be confident communicators. Through a strong focus on well-being,we nurture happy, resilient learners who are prepared for life beyond our school gates. 

Our aim is to develop good Glenmead Citizens-kind, responsible, and aspirational-ready to make a positive difference in the world.

 

Respect, Enjoy Achieve 

 

Aims of the School

We aim to: 

  • Encourage children to work hard and reach their full potential. 
  • Celebrate the diversity of our community and promote mutual respect amongst each other. 
  • Develop resilience and independence so that they become confident individuals. 
  • We endeavour to achieve these outcomes by: 
  • Building strong partnerships with parents, carers and families. 
  • Delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that offers enriching learning experiences that promote cross-curricular links. 
  • Create a safe, secure and supportive environment for everyone. 
  • Fostering a strong sense of identity, self-confidence and character. 
  • Promoting positive interpersonal skills and healthy relationships. 
  • Inspiring curiosity through independent inquiry and exploration. 
  • Meeting individual needs by recognising different starting points, talents and interests. 
  • Encouraging tolerance, respect and an understanding of British Values. 
  • Developing self-regulation skills to support emotional well-being. 
  • Using Zones of Regulation to help children identify and manage a range of feelings. 
  • Promoting the Glenmead Characteristics of Effective Learning through everything we do.