A very warm welcome to Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. Whether you are a long-standing member of our community or a prospective parent visiting our website for the first time, we are delighted you are here.

At Cottage Grove, we believe that every child’s educational journey is unique. Our primary goal is to ensure that your child is happy, safe, and truly enjoys their time with us. We strive to create a vibrant learning environment where curiosity is sparked and every achievement – no matter how small – is celebrated.

A Partnership for Success

We know that children thrive when home and school work in harmony. We don't just teach children; we grow together as a community. Building strong, open, and honest relationships with our parents is at the heart of everything we do.

We encourage a culture of collaboration, where your voice is heard and valued. By working closely with you, we can ensure the best possible outcomes for your child, helping them to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

What We Offer

• A Nurturing Nursery: A gentle and exciting introduction to school life.

• An Inspiring Curriculum: Designed to challenge, engage, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

• Inclusive Environment: A place where every child belongs and diversity is our strength.

• Open Communication: We operate an "open door" policy and look forward to meeting you at our regular events and workshops.

Thank you for choosing Cottage Grove. We are honoured to be part of your child’s story and look forward to a successful and joyful partnership.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Lee Branscombe

Headteacher

If you are looking to transfer your child to Cottage Grove, please visit the Portsmouth Local Authority website to fill in an in-year transfer form. The direct link can be found here. 

Additional Support

At Cottage Grove we are passionate about supporting pupils and addressing all barriers to their learning. In many cases, we recognise that supporting a child’s family is an important element of this and we look to do as much as we can to help. Miss Graham is our Assistant Headteacher and is responsible for SEND and inclusion. She oversees all aspects of support for children and families. She is always very happy to assist, so please do not hesitate to contact her through the school office if you need to.

Pastoral Support Team (PST)

The PST is on hand to help pupils during school time and support families when needed. This team is led by Miss Davies. The PST has many links with outside agencies and is able to signpost families to additional support. If this is something you require, please speak to one of the team.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Local Offer

Our SEN Team is led by our Assistant Headteacher and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator Miss Graham (senco@cottagegrove.co.uk), who is assisted by Learning Support Assistants. This team works closely with class teachers, outside agency specialists and parents to support children with special educational needs.

Additional Support

We also have several Bilingual Learning Assistants that support our EAL children and have developed a Nurture provision to ensure that children are best placed to be successful with their learning. 

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