HEADMASTER'S WELCOME
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a family makes. At Pattison, we understand that this choice is about far more than exam results or facilities, it is about finding a place where your child will be known, supported and able to flourish as an individual.
Pattison is a small, independent school with a long and proud heritage in the performing arts, now developed into a broader, creativity-led education with strong academic foundations. We believe that creativity is not an add-on, but a way of thinking; one that builds confidence, communication skills, resilience and independence across all areas of learning.
What sets Pattison apart is our scale and our culture. Small class sizes allow our staff to know every pupil well, to recognise their strengths, support their challenges and help them grow in confidence and ambition. Our pupils are encouraged to perform, not only on stage, but in the classroom, in their thinking, and in the way they present themselves to the world.
Alongside our creative strengths in dance, drama, music and emerging digital media, we place real value on academic rigour, pastoral care and personal development. We are proud to be a school where pupils feel safe to take risks, where individuality is celebrated, and where success is defined as progress, confidence and character as well as grades.
Most importantly, Pattison is a close-knit, welcoming community. Families often tell us that their child is happier, more confident and more engaged in learning once they join us and that sense of belonging is something we work hard to protect as we grow.
I warmly invite you to visit Pattison, meet our pupils and staff, and see for yourself what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.
If you would like to see more, please contact Mrs Teresa Hanks at office@pattisons.co.uk or phone her on 024 7645 5031. We all look forward to welcoming you here.
Mr Charles Stafford-Northcote
Head
To celebrate World Book Day, pupils in Years 5 and 6 have been putting their creativity and digital skills to the test by creating movie trailers inspired by their favourite books.
Working in small teams, the children carefully selected key moments from their chosen stories and transformed them into exciting short trailers designed to capture the attention of potential readers. From dramatic voiceovers and suspenseful scenes to clever editing and imaginative storytelling, the pupils approached the task with enthusiasm and originality.
The project not only encouraged pupils to think deeply about the themes, characters and plot of their books, but also gave them the opportunity to develop skills in collaboration, communication and presentation. The results were both entertaining and impressive, with many trailers leaving their audience eager to pick up the book and discover what happens next.
A wonderful way to celebrate reading while bringing stories to life!
Mar 10
Everyone these days is aware of the benefits of children reading and having access to books from an early age; research shows that children who develop the love of reading from an early age are far more likely to go to university and onto professional careers.
So, with that in mind, it is always a delight to celebrate World Book Day - for the last few years it`s been customary for year 7 students to create a `Book in a Box` to represent their favourite book and the current students have not disappointed! Their choice of books range from `Twenty Thousand Years Under The Sea` by Jules Verne to `Charlie and the Chocolate Factory` by Roald Dahl and as you can see in the photos, they have made absolutely brilliant visual representations.
Well done, Year 7! #WorldBookDay #worldbookday #worldbookday2026 #worldbookday📚
Mar 9
We’re pleased to share this week’s lunch menu, offering a mix of comforting classics and well-balanced meals for pupils to enjoy.
Monday
Chilli or Vegetarian Chilli with Rice and Vegetables
Dessert: Rhubarb Crumble with Custard.
Tuesday
Chicken or Vegetarian Kiev with baby hashbrown potatoes and vegetables.
Dessert: Cookies
Wednesday
Sausage or Vegetarian Sausage with Mashed Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Vegetables.
Dessert: Sponge Pudding with Custard.
Thursday
Pasta Bake
Dessert: Treacle Tart
Friday
A classic end-of-week treat — fish & chips or chicken nuggets & chips, served with beans or peas.
Dessert: Shortbread.
Mar 9
This week Year 1 and 2 have been working with clay in their art lessons. They have explored how the material can be manipulated to create different shapes and patterns. Then they used their newly gained skills to create these fabulous dragon eyes.
Mar 2
We’re pleased to share this week’s lunch menu, offering a mix of comforting classics and well-balanced meals for pupils to enjoy.
Monday
Southern Chicken or Spinach and Road Pepper Slice with diced herb potatoes and vegetables
Dessert: Fruit Crumble with Custard.
Tuesday
Meatballs or Vegetarian Meatballs with pasta.
Dessert: Jam and coconut sponge
Wednesday
Chicken or Vegetable Curry with rice.
Dessert: White Chocolate Cheesecake.
Thursday World Book Day Theme:
Sophie`s Cheesy Pizza with Tiger Strip Potato Wedges
Supertato`s Spectacular (Jacket Potato) with BFG Beans
Dessert: Willy Wonka`s Iced Sponge Cake with hundreds and thousands or James & The Giant Fruit Platter
Friday
A classic end-of-week treat — fish & chips or chicken nuggets & chips, served with beans or peas.
Dessert: Cookies.
Mar 2
🐺 Was the Big Bad Wolf Actually the Victim?
Year 5 and 6 have concluded their unit on newspaper reports with a thought-provoking investigation into the story of The Three Little Pigs.
After watching the Literacy Shed version of the tale, pupils took on the role of investigative journalists. They gathered evidence, retrieved quotes from “witnesses,” and carefully considered both sides of the story before drafting their own balanced newspaper reports.
Was the wolf misunderstood? Were the pigs entirely innocent?
Take a read of the finished articles and decide for yourselves — what really happened between the three little pigs and the so-called Big Bad Wolf?
Feb 19
Daaniyah demonstrated outstanding leadership by volunteering to deliver a lesson to Year 5/6 about Ramadan.
She explained what Ramadan means to her, why she celebrates it, and the traditions she observes during the month.
Daaniyah shared:
“Ramadan is the most peaceful month for me and it makes me really happy and just feel better. I wanted to share this with my classmates to show them what Ramadan is.”
A wonderful example of pupil voice, confidence and respectful learning.
Feb 18
Year 5/6 have been reflecting on their learning and identifying personal strengths and areas for development through our ACTIVE skills framework.
Pupils considered which skills they feel confident in and which they would like to improve, before writing thoughtful reflections explaining their choices. A mature and purposeful approach to self-evaluation.
Feb 17
