20 LANGFORD VILLAGE ACADEMY A Year of Outstanding Progress Last year marked a hugely successful chapter in the life of our school. We saw meaningful progress, growing stronger both academically and as a community. We were especially proud of the significant improvements in attendance and positive behaviour, with feedback from pupil surveys reflecting the strong culture we continue to nurture. Most importantly, our pupils made outstanding academic progress. Our KS2 SATs results were particularly impressive, achieving a National Average of 62% combined in Reading, Writing and Maths. A Year of Creativity, Learning and Inspiring Experiences Our Year 6 pupils took to the stage with confidence and creativity in their end-ofyear production of Alice in Wonderland, followed by a heartfelt and memorable leavers’ assembly. While our Upper Key Stage 2 Parents’ Evening strengthened school-family partnership. Our enriched curriculum came alive with events like Maths Immersion Days, World Book Day and a deep dive into Victorian history, giving pupils hands-on, engaging learning experiences. A year highlight was a visit from former High Sheriff Bav Shah, who inspired pupils with insights into his role and the importance of community involvement. Pupils were captivated by the presentation, describing it as both informative and motivating. Langford Reception - Year 6 Ofsted – Good (2024) langfordvillageacademy.org.uk 21 Welcoming New Pupils and Enriching Learning Experiences We welcomed 60 new children in September 2025 as we transitioned from a lower school to a full primary setting. We have been working closely with families and the community to ensure a smooth changeover. Lawnside Academy offers exciting and enriching educational visits for all year groups. These trips are a vital part of the primary curriculum because they bring learning to life, build confidence and independence, and allow pupils to deepen their academic understanding in real-world contexts. Highlights from Last Year’s School Visits RECEPTION Children visited Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and had a rare sighting of an elusive otter. They also attended a musical, puppet-filled performance of The Smartest Giant in Town (by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler) at the Gordon Craig Theatre. KEY STAGE 1 (Years 1–2) Pupils enjoyed a seaside adventure to Southend-on-Sea, including a visit to Sealife Adventure. Children also paddled in the sea and experienced a ride on the Southend Pier Railway — the longest pleasure pier in the world. LOWER KEY STAGE 2 (Years 3–4) Children had fun at Whipsnade Zoo, where LAWNSIDE ACADEMY Biggleswade Reception - Year 6 Ofsted – Good (2023) lawnsideacademy.org.uk they explored the habitats and behaviours of animals from across the globe. UPPER KEY STAGE 2 (Years 5–6) We visited the National Space Centre in Leicester. Pupils explored interactive galleries, the Rocket Tower, an immersive planetarium show, and the thrilling Tetrastar Spaceport experience. Bringing Learning to Life In School Children also enjoyed in-school experiences, including a magical puppet show of Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown by the Theatre of Widdershins for Reception and Key Stage 1.
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