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Welcome to our school

Mr Pollard by Elizabeth

My name is Ian Pollard and I'm head teacher at Great Sampford Primary School. Located in rural Essex, we provide inspiring education in a caring environment.

If you haven't visited the school before, why not meet the staff and take a tour of the school.

Please use the links at the top of the pages to move around our site or use the site map. If you need any help don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessibility

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Results and awards

Ofsted Inspection Report 2008

Great Sampford was found by Ofsted to be a good school with many outstanding features. Our Early Years Foundation Stage provision was found to be outstanding in all areas. Read more about our Ofsted inspection here.

Awards

Ofsted Outstanding 2005/2006Visionary Design Award Winner 2006 Activemark 2008 Healthy Schools

Fund raising

Shop online at our web shop

You can support our fundraising efforts simply by shopping online at our web shop. There are lots of familiar high street and Internet names, great savings and value for you and every purchase you make through the shop raises money for us.

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The Friends of Great Sampford School

"The Friends" are our school's Parent Teachers Association (PTA), a dedicated and committed team of people who raise much needed funds for the school. Fund raising events are also a good excuse for a great night out!

Photo: People enjoying a night out at a PTA event

 

Latest news

Duxford War Museum visit the school

24th Nov 2011

Duxford Museum Outreach Centre visits Class 1 and 2

Forest School

25th Oct 2011

Early Years Class have an enjoyable experience of life in the forest with Miss Michelle, the forest school teacher.

Sports Day 2011

4th Jul 2011

The yellow team finally win!

Back in time to Kentwell Hall

4th Jul 2011

Class 2 travel back in time to visit tudor Kentwell Hall

Recent letters

We hold on our website the most recent news updates and letters sent home in case you've mislaid one or deleted the email that we sent you.

Here are the last three:

Forthcoming events