Rattlesden VCP Primary School

Website: www.rattlesden.suffolk.sch.uk/

The school serves the villages of Rattlesden, Felsham, Gedding and Brettenham. Currently there are 107 children on roll.

There are normally three classes and a Nursery. The Nursery takes children for two terms before they begin school and is open in the mornings.

The school was originally built in 1873 and is of Victorian design. The new building was completed in September 2004.

The school site is very attractive and children have the benefit of a hard play area and a playing field. The nursery has its own play area and outdoor play equipment.

The school enjoys being part of Rattlesden village and values its links with the parents and the community. The school regularly contributes to the Harvest Festival and its Christmas Carol Service (to which everyone is invited) is held in St Nicholas’ Church.

The school has a governing body made up of eleven governors. There are four parent governors (Mr Matthew Riches - current chairman, Mrs Cait O'Reilly, Mr Mike Dawe and Miss Zoe Harris), two local Education Authority appointees (Mr Stewart Dorward and Mr Derek Beddow), one minor authority (Mrs Davina Andrews) the Head teacher (Mrs Jane Ash) and one Teacher Governor (Mrs Eunice Francis). In addition, Mr David Gooderham and the Rev Liz Law represent the interests of the Church authority.

The school is very much part of the community which it serves. If you would like to find out more, please give us a call on 01449 736335

Friends of Rattlesden School (FORS)

Contact

• Unity Scott or Caroline Bendall Tel: 736799

The purpose of the organisation is to raise funds to purchase additional equipment for the school and to provide annual entertainment for the children, generally at Christmas.

Your support and attendance at the various fundraising and social events which are held throughout the year would be very welcome and much appreciated.

Rattlesden Playgroup

Contacts

• Natasha Leonard Tel: 01449 737261

Sessions are held on Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9.15 am to 11.45am during term time, with a lunch club on Monday morning from 11.45am - 12.45pm and Monday afternoon from 12.45pm - 3.15pm.

This is a small, friendly playgroup registered for 21 children and is also an OFSTED approved pre-school working in partnership with Rattlesden Primary School.

The aim of the Playgroup is to promote friendships, confidence, consideration and basic learning skills in reading, writing and numeracy in a fun filled and happy atmosphere.