A very warm welcome
On behalf of all the staff, local academy board colleagues, trustees, children and families of Community First Academy Trust and Platt Bridge Community School, I warmly welcome you to our school.
All staff at Platt Bridge Community School are committed to ensuring that every child entrusted to our care achieves their full potential in a happy and caring environment. Platt Bridge Community School was the first full service extended school within the Wigan authority and as its name suggests we always aim to be at the heart of the community.
Our school motto of ‘Promotes Belief Creates Success’ which encapsulates our approach to learning, and our school values are underpinned by championing the success and life chances of all children ensuring Equality and Diversity through our Curriculum.
At Platt Bridge Community School we expect the highest standards from our pupils in all aspects of school life. We are proud of our achievements, our happy and caring atmosphere and the rich extended services available to all pupils and their families.
Education is a partnership between home and school - children learn best when home and school work together. When your child starts school, our job begins and yours continues. A successful partnership between school and parents is key in ensuring that your child enjoys their time at school and achieve their full academic and social potential.
We nurture positive attitudes to learning and behavior and offer provision for pupils aged 2 to 11. Our staff provide a caring, safe and supportive learning environment for our pupils and we actively encourage strong links with our pupils, their families, governors and the community.
I very much hope you are able to access information from our website. Please do not hesitate to contact our friendly, school team if you require any further information. If you require a paper copy of the any of the information on the website, you can request this from the school office. Requests may take up to 10 working days.
Key Contacts
To report a pupil absence please call Adele Simm in the school office 01942 487999 who manage day to day queries from parents/carers and other members of the public.
To speak with Carly Bozdoğan, Head of School please contact 01942 487999 or email enquiries@plattbridge.cfat.org.uk
To contact our Special Educational Needs Coordinator or Inclusion team please click here.
To speak to the Chair of the school Local Academy Board Mr Michael Farrell please click here
Sue Darbyshire
Chief Executive Officer | National Leader of Education | Executive Headteacher
safeguarding, Equalities and anti-racism statement
Community First Academy Trust and Platt Bridge Community School and Nursery are fully committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as designated child protection officers in school for more information relating to our safeguarding commitment click here.
We are also committed to delivering Equality and Diversity through our Curriculum and across our trust and throughout school by fostering open, tolerant and anti-racist culture of understanding and supporting individuals from all backgrounds for more information click here
To learn more about our wonderful community and school watch our school video above:
Latest School Calendar Events
- Getting your child ready for school17Oct2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center
Course Content - To include stages of child - development/ what you can expect from your child at this age. Getting themselves dressed and ready for school. - Self- Care, toileting readiness etc. - What to expect in Reception class. - Play to help them prepare. - Healthy eating-lunchboxes, snacks etc ALL COURSES are FREE! for 19+ Years Booked via Eventbrite at : https://pbsw.eventbrite.co.uk
OUR School Day/WEEK
As you may be aware, the Government has announced that all schools will work towards a 32.5 hour week from September 2023.
The school gates open at 8.45 am and close at 8.55 am prompt, with in-class registration being taken at 8.55 am. Any children arriving after this time are classed as late and must come through the school office and be signed in by a parent / carer. The end of the school day is 3.30pm for all pupils.
Total:.32.75 hours a week of school time for all pupils
IN JULY 2024 SCHOOLStaff RAISED OVER £5500 FOR Macmillan Cancer Support!
Our team hiked half a marathon through the stunning Yorkshire Dales to support those affected by cancer.
Donate Here: https://www.justgiving.com/team/plattbridgecs
Quick Links
School Quick Links
- Parent Pay
- School COVID-19 Remote Learning Website
- CFAT Heroes Before & After School Club
- Classroom Communities for Parents/Carers (Class Dojo)
- Apply for a School Nursery Place (from 2-year-old)
Wider Quick Links
Medieval Day highlights at Platt Bridge Community School Tue 18th July 2023
Emotionally Friendly Schools (EFS)
The Emotionally Friendly Schools (EFS) programme is a flexible, whole-school approach to improving children’s mental health and wellbeing. We chose to get involved with EFS because as a school we ensure our curriculum and experiences help to support our children and their emotional wellbeing.
We are proud to share that on 3rd August 2022 we achieved our Bronze EFS Accreditation, one of the first schools in Wigan to do so. This involved producing a portfolio of evidence which was assessed by a panel, sharing how we strive to ensure that our school is an emotionally friendly place to learn and work. The EFS Accreditation Panel said our strengths were the environment the children work in, the support we offer our children and the use of the EFS audit to guide us in our areas of strength.
We are now working to achieve our Silver EFS Accreditation, which involves providing further portfolio evidence, a school visit, and a focus group.
Latest News
- We are pleased to finally share the final inspection report with you for Platt Bridge Community School following the school's inspection on 10 and 11 July 2024.
- update following our schools Ofsted inspection
- We have made the decision to extend our morning registration period to 10.00am on Monday 15th July only.
- We have just been told that our school will be inspected on 10 July 2024. The lead inspector will be Jackie Stillings, HMI. Please see attached letter.
- Our team are hiking through the stunning Yorkshire Dales to support those affected by cancer. Join us in making a difference by donating to our cause!
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