About Castleton Primary School

Contacting Us

At Castleton Primary School every child matters. We believe education to be a route to the spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development, and thus the wellbeing of the individual. We strive to equip children for lifelong learning in a dynamic world and enable children to understand the choices that can be made through education. We believe education is the key to open doors of opportunity and empower children to make positive life choices.

 We aim to provide structured opportunities for children to develop independent learning, thought and action, where they can strive to overcome their challenges, meet our high expectations and take risks with their learning  in a supportive setting and where they develop as life long learners and good citizens.

 The school will provide a safe and secure environment where everyone feels trusted and respected. The school will pay attention to the need to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic wellbeing.

 We re-affirm our commitment to fostering the virtues of truth, justice, honesty, trust and a sense of duty in every aspect of school life.

 Children learn in different ways and our teaching will take account of this. We believe children respond to practical, active-based learning, structured to meet the needs of the individual and which make the most of all learning opportunities and extend their thinking skills. “In times of change the learners will inherit the earth, while the knowers will find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists” (Eric Hoffer)

 Each person has THREE RIGHTS; the right to learn, the right to safety and the right to fair treatment. With these rights come responsibilities. THE THREE RIGHTS are guiding principles and inform all that we say and do. We expect everyone to adhere to these rights and accept a responsibility to care for other people and themselves, animals, property and our environment. We also expect people to refuse to support values or actions that may be harmful to others or themselves.

 All of this occurs in an atmosphere of celebrating our achievements and successes in and out of the classroom, and supporting children and adults through periods of challenge or change as we continue our quest for continuous improvement in providing high quality learning experiences for all.

Castleton Primary School

Hillcrest Road,

Castleton,

Rochdale,

OL11 2QD

Telephone: (01706) 631858

E mail: office@castleton.rochdale.sch.uk

Miss Lindsay Torrance

E mail:  head@castleton.rochdale.sch.uk