Our School

What to the children say about Cottage Grove?

Everyone in the school is kind. When I am struggling the teachers let me have a “check-in” and I can tell them that I need some help. They’re always helpful and I can always talk to them when I need to. Sometimes when I feel overwhelmed, I can go and work somewhere else until I want to come back to the classroom. Cottage Grove is a very nice place to be and I love going to school. 

What do the parents say about Cottage Grove?

When I first looked around the school, it stood out to me because of how inclusive it felt. Rather than being expected to fit in with the School, my daughter (who has ASD) has been positively encouraged at every point to be herself. She’s now in KS2, but from the very first day in Reception, I have been amazed at how the staff have supported her needs and allowed her to flourish. The communication is always very strong - I have regular contacts with the class teachers, but also the SENCO and pastoral team so that there is all round support for both XXX and the family.  

I really couldn't fault the school the support that my children and myself receive from school has been superb I really can't thank them enough. Communication is great. The Additional needs of my children have been identified and supported and I feel that this intern will lead to an even more positive learning experience moving forward. 

From Mrs Hussey, Mrs Yeomans and support team in Reception to Year one with Miss Clements Mrs Mahoney, Mrs Stratton, Mrs Bonsar and year one support team Mrs Belton, Mrs Blanchett and Miss Aquilina I feel everyone is pulling together to ensure the best for my children. Also a Fab Nursery Team! 

My daughter fell behind with her maths learning during the pandemic. XXX was chosen to have extra tutoring for maths in an after school club. Since then, I have seen great improvement in her maths work. 

It's lovely school for kids

Cottage Grove Staff is doing a commendable job. Love how diverse the students are and the teachers giving respect to every religion and background.

I like the behaviour of the staff towards children who need the extra support and help 

I feel the school have been great with all three of my children. Two of the three have SEN. We have a good relationship with Teachers and support team, have good communication between us . If we have worries we speak to Mrs Belton who is a great support. It's also lovely to chat with other parents have a hot drink and support each other at weekly coffee and catch up.

Mrs Miah whose my daughter's one to one is Brilliant couldn't ask any more for my daughter and is great with communicating with me. One of my daughter's has struggled more this year for various reasons so have had regular Support and reviews with Miss Graham (SENCO) and Class teacher which also helps.

Mrs Porter never fails to greet us in the morning, which is a lovely happy start to the day as is having Mr Rudkin and Miss Aquilina at the gate welcoming everyone (there's some morning you really need that greeting, smile or chat) Reception team also give children a lovely welcome and are always armed with a pen and paper to write down anything that parents say to them , which also reassures things won't be forgotten.

The amount of support the this school shows myself and my children is incredible, any situation is dealt with quickly and professionally the staff are absolutely lovely and always willing to listen and do whatever it takes to help

The school has always catered for my child's needs, recognised the diversity within the school and celebrated differences. The school nurtures my childs well being as well as his education.

The amount of support the this school shows myself and my children is incredible, any situation is dealt with quickly and professionally the staff are absolutely lovely and always willing to listen and do whatever it takes to help