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At Van Gogh Primary, we believe that where you send your child to school will be one of the most important decisions you ever make. Our commitment to you is that every child that comes through our doors, no matter what their background or ability, is given the very best start in life.
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I can create excellence by setting high expectations for myself and others

Ambition

I can create excellence by respecting myself, others and the world around me

Respect

I can create excellence by learning from and with my family, teachers, peers and community

Collaboration

I can create excellence by developing integrity; doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching!

Integrity

I can create excellence by working hard and putting effort into everything I do

Drive

I can create excellence by exploring facts, ideas and concepts

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Posted on 17th July 2024

TRUSTEE VACANCIES

Can you give some of your time to help enrich and shape the lives of the young people within our school communities? Dunraven Educational Trust is looking for individuals with a professional background in financial, legal or human resources to join as a Director and Trustee on the Board of our Trust.  You do not need to have governance experience or an education back...
Posted on 11th December 2023

Consultation on Admission Arrangements for 2025 Entry

Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) are currently determining admission arrangements for Van Gogh Primary School for September 2025 entry. As determined by the School Admissions Code (2021), we are required to consult on these arrangements and are inviting comments on the proposed changes from families, staff and any other interested parties. The consultation will run from 11 Dec...
Posted on 6th September 2023

RAAC letter to families

The Trust has released a letter to families regarding the RAAC concrete issue. Read the letter on the Trust website here
Posted on 7th February 2023

Ofsted Visit

07 February 2023 Dear parent or carer Inspection of Van Gogh Primary by Ofsted We have just told your child's school that we will inspect it on 08 February 2023. The lead inspector will be Julie Wright, HMI. We are writing to you because we would like to know what you think about the school. Please take a few minutes to read the leaflet that came with this letter. It exp...
@VanGoghPrmry
14th February 2025
Time to say farewell. We’ve enjoyed all the connections we’ve made. Thank you for the support. But the values of X no longer work with ours. We’ll all reappear on instagram. Hope to see you there 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ynj9EQ13FL— DET () February 14, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
5th February 2025
Our ‘Bring and Brag’ session was a huge success. It’s been wonderful to see how well the children are progressing with their writing ✍️ pic.twitter.com/hFcCXddJML— Van Gogh Primary () February 5, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
4th February 2025
Great to have such wonderful leaders visit our school to learn more about our school approach to Nurture and OPAL. I am pleased to say that they were very impressed! pic.twitter.com/UtqBFpu52V— Van Gogh Primary () February 4, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
27th January 2025
Makes a huge difference to children’s experience. Highly recommended https://t.co/RebcRdVYSu— DET () January 27, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
16th January 2025
It’s a superhero day! 🦹🏽‍♀️🦸🏻💫 pic.twitter.com/nNmYBh6bI5— Van Gogh Primary () January 16, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
15th January 2025
Exciting news! 🎉 We’re hosting a FREE Play Like a Girl taster session on Wednesday 22 January at Kennington Park! ⚽ For players aged 8-14 of any footballing ability to enjoy the game in a welcoming environment⭐️ Sign up now to secure your space: https://t.co/MbGt67CT7b pic.twitter.com/tIMLkTnumC— Girls United FA () January 15, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
14th February 2025
Time to say farewell. We’ve enjoyed all the connections we’ve made. Thank you for the support. But the values of X no longer work with ours. We’ll all reappear on instagram. Hope to see you there 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ynj9EQ13FL— DET () February 14, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
5th February 2025
Our ‘Bring and Brag’ session was a huge success. It’s been wonderful to see how well the children are progressing with their writing ✍️ pic.twitter.com/hFcCXddJML— Van Gogh Primary () February 5, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
4th February 2025
Great to have such wonderful leaders visit our school to learn more about our school approach to Nurture and OPAL. I am pleased to say that they were very impressed! pic.twitter.com/UtqBFpu52V— Van Gogh Primary () February 4, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
27th January 2025
Makes a huge difference to children’s experience. Highly recommended https://t.co/RebcRdVYSu— DET () January 27, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
16th January 2025
It’s a superhero day! 🦹🏽‍♀️🦸🏻💫 pic.twitter.com/nNmYBh6bI5— Van Gogh Primary () January 16, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
15th January 2025
Exciting news! 🎉 We’re hosting a FREE Play Like a Girl taster session on Wednesday 22 January at Kennington Park! ⚽ For players aged 8-14 of any footballing ability to enjoy the game in a welcoming environment⭐️ Sign up now to secure your space: https://t.co/MbGt67CT7b pic.twitter.com/tIMLkTnumC— Girls United FA () January 15, 2025
@VanGoghPrmry
20th December 2024
Wishing all our students, families and staff a restful, happy and safe Christmas break. Its a long way off but we’ll see you all in January 🫡 pic.twitter.com/M2YhFBCBxB— DET () December 20, 2024
@VanGoghPrmry
20th December 2024
Thank you to our staff teams who are about to get a very well earned break. Been a long (but positive) term. Time to recharge those batteries ready for a sensational 2025. Here’s to 🙏🥳🎄😴 pic.twitter.com/aMFnMVfN30— DET () December 20, 2024
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Posted on 17th July 2024

TRUSTEE VACANCIES

Can you give some of your time to help enrich and shape the lives of the young people within our school communities? Dunraven Educational Trust is looking for individuals with a professional background in financial, legal or human resources to join as a Director and Trustee on the Board of our Trust.  You do not need to have governance experience or an education back...
Posted on 11th December 2023

Consultation on Admission Arrangements for 2025 Entry

Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) are currently determining admission arrangements for Van Gogh Primary School for September 2025 entry. As determined by the School Admissions Code (2021), we are required to consult on these arrangements and are inviting comments on the proposed changes from families, staff and any other interested parties. The consultation will run from 11 Dec...
Posted on 6th September 2023

RAAC letter to families

The Trust has released a letter to families regarding the RAAC concrete issue. Read the letter on the Trust website here
Posted on 7th February 2023

Ofsted Visit

07 February 2023 Dear parent or carer Inspection of Van Gogh Primary by Ofsted We have just told your child's school that we will inspect it on 08 February 2023. The lead inspector will be Julie Wright, HMI. We are writing to you because we would like to know what you think about the school. Please take a few minutes to read the leaflet that came with this letter. It exp...
Posted on 9th September 2022

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II 21 April 1926 - 8 September 2022 The Members, Trustees, governors and staff of Dunraven Educational Trust and our schools are extremely saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.  We hope that everyone in our school communities would recognise her long service, sense of duty and dedication to the United Kingdom, the Commonwea...
Posted on 7th June 2022

Parent Trust Forums

The Trust will be holding its summer term Parent Forums on Tuesday 14 June at 6.00pm and Friday 8 July at 9.30am.  These will be held online via Zoom and the registration details have been sent directly to families from their child's school, or you can contact info@det.org.uk.   The forums are an informal way for the Trust to hear directly from our families and ...
Posted on 22nd March 2022

Leisure Centre/Accommodation

Dunraven Educational Trust has issued a statement regarding the temporary closure of the leisure centre/accommodation located on Van Gogh's Hackford Road site.      Please use the link below to view the statement   DET Statement
Posted on 25th January 2022

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