Welcome from the Principal
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Lydford Primary School is a small, rural school, nestled in the heart of the village of Lydford on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park.
Children at Lydford Primary School receive quality teaching and learning tailored to their individual needs, by staff who truly care about their welfare, safety, progress and achievement. The school is frequently praised for its friendly, welcoming, family atmosphere and, when children move on from Lydford Primary School, they are often complimented on their independence, resilience and fantastic attitude to learning. Lydford Primary School is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust. We are part of the Moorland Hub which comprises of six primary schools (Lydford, Northlew and Ashbury, Bridestowe, Boasley Cross, Exbourne and Highampton ) we believe that working together allows us to share our strengths and aim for excellence. At Lydford Primary School we have created a curriculum, which aims to develop the whole child; to build the skills and confidence to become a valuable member of the community and wider world and to own the tools to tackle life’s challenges with a smile. The school offers a wide ranging curriculum that incorporates all aspects of the National Curriculum at Key Stages One and Two and the Foundation Stage. We are also able to provide educational visits to support and enhance learning; visits to school by local artists and theatre groups, sporting fixtures, community projects and residential visits for the older children. We are an Arts Mark Gold school, which means the Arts Council has recognised our dedication to the arts and using it to inspire confidence and creativity in pupils. If you have any questions or more information is required, please do not hesitate to contact the school. |
Adam Hill Principal 'Nurture, Inspire, Achieve. A small school learning together in the local community' 
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Our Facilities and Location
The school buildings provide spacious, modern facilities that offer an excellent learning environment for the whole primary age range. The school has interactive whiteboards in both classes with a range of laptops and iPads for children to use in their learning. The school owns its own sports field attached to the school, as well as a community garden and a play equipment area. The Dartmoor Federation allows access to specialist teachers and equipment, including drama and PE. The whole school has a term of swimming lessons each year with qualified swimming teachers. The school is able to provide a range of extra curricular clubs covering everything from sport to the arts. The school is also in the process of developing a 'Forest School' area in which dedicated Forest School lessons take place led by our fully qualified Forest Schools practitioner Roseanne Waddington.
Lydford Primary School has the unique privilege to have a partnership with Lydford Gorge as part of The National Trust’s Guardianship Scheme. This includes monthly trips to the gorge by Class 2 and regular trips by Class 1. The school staff and stewards at the gorge work together to plan a range of activities for the children; including conservation work, art activities and geography fieldwork.
Lydford Primary School has the unique privilege to have a partnership with Lydford Gorge as part of The National Trust’s Guardianship Scheme. This includes monthly trips to the gorge by Class 2 and regular trips by Class 1. The school staff and stewards at the gorge work together to plan a range of activities for the children; including conservation work, art activities and geography fieldwork.
