Welcome toLocking Primary School
Locking Primary School is a cherished cornerstone of the Locking community—a village school with a big heart, where every child is nurtured to thrive. With a deep passion for inspiring young minds, the school offers a rich, innovative curriculum that empowers children to become confident, curious, and capable change-makers. Rooted in the values of embracing individuality, doing the right thing, and working together, Locking Primary fosters a love of learning and a strong sense of belonging. Through meaningful partnerships with families, carers, governors, and the wider community, the school ensures every child receives an extraordinary education and is equipped to make a positive impact on the world. If you would like to book a school admissions tour please click here.
Roxanne Simpson | Executive Headteacher
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See our Facebook🌎Rowan class as Geographers 🌎
We are finding it fascinating learning about the continent Africa and the country of Kenya. Today we looked at climates and what the climate is like in Kenya. We used a key in an Atlas to help us find out what climates were like in other countries. We learnt that the further away you are from the equator, the colder it is.
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✏🖋 The Annual AGM will be held on Wednesday 30th September at 7pm in the hall. This is a great opportunity for anyone within our school community to hear more about what Friends of Locking Primary School (FOLS) have achieved so far and what their future plans are.
🎃👻Our VERY popular Halloween Disco will be held on Thursday 15th October. Tickets will be available on ParentPay very soon. This is always a highlight of the year!
🎆🎇IT'S BACK! After a record-breaking year last year, can we do even better this year at the Fireworks Display?! Wednesday 4th November - save the date! Tickets will be available soon!
🎬🍿Film night will be held on Thursday 3rd December, this year with a PJ theme! Tickets will be available soon!
We'll remind you of all of these events nearer the time but do get them in your diaries NOW!
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Meadow room have had great fun running around the school field, looking at all the different flowers and watching what happens when you blow a dandelion. They have explored water play and physical play, using tyres to help with their upper gross motor skills. Some children have enjoyed role play in the home corner with the babies and lots more exciting activities.
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Have you heard the news?! Our Ofsted report from June 2026 is now finalised! The report can be seen on our website, linked below, or on the Ofsted website.
This inspection was carried out under the new Ofsted Framework, introduced in January 2026. Under this framework, schools no longer receive a single overall judgement. Instead, schools are assessed across a range of areas, with outcomes presented on a new Report Card. Safeguarding remains the only area judged separately and is graded as either ‘Met’ or ‘Not Met’.
We are pleased to share that safeguarding was judged as ‘Met’, and Locking was recognised as ‘Strong’ in four areas and at the ‘Expected Standard’ in three area. Ofsted describes the Expected Standard as a high benchmark, so these outcomes are a tremendous achievement and something our entire community can be proud of.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated staff, governors and our wider ELAN team, whose hard work and commitment have helped make this achievement possible over the last four years.
Most importantly, we would like to thank our wonderful pupils. They impressed inspectors with their kindness, enthusiasm and excellent attitudes, and they should be immensely proud of themselves.
Finally, thank you to you, our parents and carers. Your support, encouragement and partnership play a vital role in our school’s success. We are incredibly grateful for the trust you place in us and for all that you do to support your children and our school family!
Together, we have much to celebrate, and we hope you feel as proud of this report as we do.
Watch this space for some further ways we're celebrating!
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Don't forget to order on School Grid - the options should be up and ready to choose from!
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Next Wednesday 26th August from 9am-3pm we are hoping to assemble a team to help us move furniture and set up our new spaces! Are you able to help even for an hour ? All help will be appreciated!
🍩Donuts and light refreshments will be available for all willing volunteers!
💪We can make use of help in all its forms and regardless of physical strength or ability!
Unfortunately, we cannot have children on site so this is an adult only event.
If you are able to help, please email the office email - we'd be truly grateful for any help however big or small! 7 Likes
We are planning something special for Meadow, Orchard, Willow and Oak classrooms which are having a HUGE makeover in the summer break - watch this space 👀
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