Welcome to our website. We’re happy that you’re taking an interest in us.
Kippax North Primary School is a successful, vibrant school that strives to be at the heart of its community with its motto to ‘Aim High’ in everything it does. Our talented, friendly staff believe in creating a love of learning by teaching a wide curriculum, with lots of real-world experiences and chances for children to develop their resilience and confidence, ready for the next stage of their lives.
We want our children to be happy and kind to one another, and good role models in the community. We know this requires everyone in their lives to help develop their pride in themselves and in the world, which is why we work closely with parents and carers and communication between home and school is always strong.
We benefit from truly outstanding grounds and facilities, with football fields, ponds, wigwams, a cycle track, chicken coop, STEM lab, wind turbine and a birdwatching hut to name but a few. These are used to enhance experiences and lessons for children, knowing we are fortunate at Kippax North to be able to bring subjects to life.
At Kippax North, ‘we take pride in everything we do’ and ‘do everything for a reason’, but most of all we ‘Aim High’ for the future. This is because every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their talents and interests to become well-rounded adults that are happy and contributing to society in a positive way.
I hope you find our website useful and that it gives you a sense of who we are. We would love to become the foundation of your child’s education, and welcome you into our wonderful community.
Mr Howitt
Headteacher
Brigshaw Partnership Vision and ValuesWe're proud to belong to the Brigshaw Partnership, working together with six other school, sharing our experiences, expertise and resources to provide exceptional education and opportunities in our community. The Brigshaw Values are:
We are one team with one goal, unapologetically ambitious for all in the belief that every child can achieve, regardless of their background or socio-economic status. We work with each other and for each other.
We give 100% effort. We don’t make excuses or give up when it’s hard, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. We know success is achieved incrementally.
We are open about our successes and areas for growth and take responsibility to become better, every day.
Here at Kippax North Primary School, we firmly believe the two most important activities are learning and teaching. Our core values ensure that we are committed to developing:
Successful, resilient learners by recognising and unlocking each individual’s promise and potential. We hope they will enjoy their time at Kippax North, and leave with an active love of learning, as critical thinkers with open and enquiring minds. We celebrate young people’s efforts and successes across the full range of personal, social, academic and extra-curricular activities and experiences we offer.
Responsible citizens who engage with their community at local, national and international level with a strong social and environmental conscience.
**Confident, tolerant individuals **by encouraging high expectations and high aspirations and a sense of pride in, and belonging to, our learning community. Children who respect others’ differences, values and cultures, and have a generosity of spirit. We support and value all who study, work and play here by providing a safe, inclusive and secure environment in which to grow and learn.
A sense of morality and an understanding of what is right and what is wrong, encouraging our students to take responsibility for their actions.
As part of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership we also embrace the following co-operative values:
Self-help – helping people to help themselves
Self-responsibility – being responsible for our own actions and playing a full part Democracy – having an equal say in how things are run
Equality – everybody should be treated justly and fairly
Equity – all members have an equal right to be informed
Solidarity - taking collective responsibility and supporting other co-operatives and Honesty, Openness, Social Responsibility, Caring For Others
Tuesday 6 September to Friday 21 October
Monday 20 Feb to Friday 31 March
Wednesday 4 January to Friday 10 February
Monday 31 October to Friday 16 December
Monday 17 April to Friday 26 May
Christmas Holidays
Monday 19 December to Monday 2 January
Half Term
Monday 24 October to Friday 28 October
Half Term
Monday 13 February to Friday 17 February
Easter Holidays
Monday 3 April to Friday 14 April
Half Term
Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June
Summer Holidays
Wednesday 26 July to Friday 1 September
Monday 5 June to Tuesday 25 July
Here are our curricular plans for each class. This year we are currently on cycle B.
Kippax North Primary School aims to enable all young people to become;
The below timetable applies to applications made to Leeds City Council. If you apply to another local authority, they may have different dates