Longthorpe Primary School

I wrote to Mr Mclay in regards to concerns about my children’s learning. Went over a week being unacknowledged and when I chased it up I was later called by reception about what he had supposedly done. I was not extended the courtesy of a telephone from himself. Very unprofessional and arrogant! It’s obvious who teachers and the head favour at the school gates. Lost faith in Longthorpe Primary School.

I cannot be where I am today if it wasn’t for everyone there. I was at Longthorpe through a Childcare course. It couldnt have done it with out the team of staff at Longthorpe. If it was not for them I would not be where I am today. The staff treat you like their own family. They would get along with all other staff which makes each day an enjoyable day and made the day for the children more efficient and more enjoyable. They also work around the clock getting everything prepared for the children and making sure each child was able to develop to their own best. The TA’s was absolutely amazing with the Special Education Needs (SEN) children. They do what’s right for the children and what they can to help them and not because they feel like the children should do it. The TA’S do it because they know that every child matters. If you are able to work at Longthorpe do it as the staff are amazing to work with.

The office staff are polite and respond to queries in a timely manner. Mr McClay is a professional and relatable Head Teacher, who has a clear direction for the school.

Was once a brilliant school when Mr White was in charge. Felt like like a community that genuinely cared for the welfare of children and their learning abilities. Now a head teacher has come in and change 40 years of tradition. He's cold and somewhat of a bully who has no compassion. School is more like a military camp than a school for learning. Individual children's needs are not met and the threshold for children in reception to reach is beyond unachievable. Also I would like to point out that Longthorpe has a major safeguarding issue that they have turned a blind eye to. It has been raised with the board of governors, but no action has been taken.This school is not what it used to be. Even teachers who taught years ago have become erratic and rude. I'm looking to move my child to another school who can cater to their learning abilities.