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We are seeking an inspirational, enthusiastic and technically skilled Head of Computing & IT to join our vibrant school community. This exciting...
The Head’s View: Friday 10th July
This is the 16th end-of-year break-up that I have experienced in my career, and every single one has been emotional, but this one hits differently. It...
The Head’s View: Friday 3rd July
What a wonderful penultimate week of the year this has been. I said in my comms last week how excited I was...
The Head’s View: Friday 26th June
Well, that was a hot one. Have a good weekend, Mr Marler… …of course I am joking, but the heat can make us...
The Head’s View: Friday 19th June
This week started with a World Cup Sweepstake Class Draw. As the Sports Hall was out of action, the draw took place...
Because Childhood Shouldn’t Be Rushed.
At Pennthorpe, we believe childhood should not be rushed. Every child develops differently, and the move to senior school should happen at the...
The Head’s View of School: Friday 12th June
On Monday, I kicked off the week by talking to the children about optimism. I shared a quote from a retired gymnast,...
The Head’s View of School: Friday 5th June
It is amazing to think we have only been back at school for a week and that, this time seven days ago,...
The Head’s View of School: Friday 22nd May
Happy half term! I am writing this looking out onto a sunny Pennthorpe site, with Sports Day ahead of us. It truly is...
The Head’s View of School: Friday 15th May
This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week, and what a wonderful way to begin it – with a whole school huddle...
Pennthorpe School Opens New Farm and Forest School – Where Learning Comes to Life
Something special happened at Pennthorpe School on Saturday 9th May. Families, children and staff gathered to officially open a brand new Farm...
The Head’s View of School: Friday 8th May
It turns out that a four-day week at Pennthorpe is no less busy than a five-day week. In fact, we simply ensure...
Discover Pennthorpe Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about Pennthorpe Nursery. Choosing where your child takes their first steps on...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 1st May
This week, I began reading ‘Ghost Boys’ with our Year 7 English pupils. An incredible story written from the perspective of a 12-year-old boy living in...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 24th April
What a start to the Summer Term. The weather has certainly been kind, and it has been a real joy to welcome...
Supporting the Longacre School community
Welcome to Pennthorpe At Pennthorpe School, everything begins with a simple belief: happy children thrive. Choosing the right school is one...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 27th March
What a term. I write this having just come out of the House Music Competition, and I couldn’t be prouder of our school. The...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 20th March 2026
Spring has truly arrived, and it is something rather magical about this time of year at Pennthorpe. The daffodils are in bloom, the birds are singing, and the sunshine brings...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 13th March 2026
After another wonderfully full week at Pennthorpe, one of the highlights of my week was our Whole School break time on Wednesday. Each week, following...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 6th March 2026
This week in Huddle, we explored the idea of ‘Respect’. I shared with them something I remember being taught at school: that...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 27th February 2026
This week, as we returned from the half‑term break, there was that unmistakable sense of ‘Pennthorpe Energy’ in the air. It always amazes me how quickly the vibrant rhythm...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 13th February 2026
I can hardly believe we are already at half term. After an incredibly busy, wonderfully exciting and overwhelmingly positive start to 2026; the half term break offers everyone a chance for some well-earned rest. I...
