Our son absolutely loves school and all his friends. He enjoys learning and always talks positively about his teachers and peers. We love this school and it’s perfect for our son. Parent

SCHOOL IS GREAT! Parent

Our child feels happy, safe and excited for school. That isn’t easy to achieve, what an amazing environment you have created. Thank you for looking after our child the way any parent would wish for. Parent

Our child is thriving and feels confident to be his true, authentic self. Parent

Our daughter is developing into a strong, confident young lady due to the support and encouragement from school. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of school. Parent

Fantastic school with so many options for my child to build confidence and her interests. Thank you Dalestorth. Parent

Dalestorth is a warm and friendly school with amazing staff and children. Parent

The teachers really have got to know my child and how her education can best support her as a person. We are very appreciative. Parent

Dalestorth is a very inclusive school, it caters for all children whether they are academic or performative, artistic or athletic. My child loves it here, we couldn’t have found a better school. Parent

We have had 3 children in Dalestorth over the last 15 years and believe it is the best primary school in the area. The teachers here are lovely and supportive and great with the children. Parent

My boy thinks school is really fun and he loves to learn lots of new things. Parent

The teachers always look happy. Parent

My child has come on leaps and bounds. Parent

All of my children love Dalestorth. My favourite memories overall are Christmas ones. All of them performing in their nativities and enjoying all the Christmas events. It’s really like Dalestorth is an extension of our family and an important part of our lives. Parent

Thanks for helping my daughter develop into a lovely little lady. Parent

All the staff are so helpful and friendly. Parent

Being at Dalestorth is an enjoyable whirlwind! Parent

My twins love coming to Dalestorth, as did their big sister. Parent

My daughter’s reading has come on loads since starting in September.Parent

My child is always happy to come to school, always has a smile on her face and skips into school. She enjoys all her work and talks about her day with enthusiasm each evening. Parent

My son is always happy to come to school. He loves his friends, teachers and all his classes. He’s come on loads and I’m happy with the support provided at Dalestorth. Parent

My son enjoys school and has improved a lot. Parent

My son has many memories of school, especially football, science, maths and school trips. Parent

We love that our son is happy, learning and having fun at the same time. Parent

When our son started Nursery, he was always in tears, scared and shy but now he has changed a lot – more confident, happy and cheerful. I am really thankful to all the Dalestorth team for this ongoing support. Parent

Pupils develop a love of reading. They read widely and often. They enjoy reading lessons and teachers help pupils to learn an ambitious range of new vocabulary. OFSTED November 2022

Children benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including dodgeball, judo and eco club. OFSTED November 2022

Pupils behave well. Pupils treat each other respectfully. They understand that everyone must be treated equally. OFSTED November 2022

Pupils know why it is important to be honest, be brave, be yourself and to be a friend. They say that school’s “busy bee” values help to make the school a happy place. OFSTED November 2022

Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. OFSTED November 2022

Pupils have an age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships. They learn about risks and how to manage potentially difficult situations. OFSTED November 2022

Leaders are ambitious for the pupils of the school. They aim to ensure that every decision has pupils at its heart. They have an accurate view of what is working well and what needs to improve further. They have created a united and hardworking team of staff. OFSTED November 2022