The Shade Primary School
The Shade was built in 2013 to accommodate a two form entry primary school with a 52 place Pre-School on the edge of Soham. We currently have 254 children, with one form entry from Reception through to Year 6.
Our aim is for all children to master learning skills that bring a love of learning, achievement, confidence and independence, in order for them to be the designers of their future. We work closely with parents and the community to encourage a caring attitude, take pride in our roots and celebrate our successes. We are firm believers in growth mindset and we help children to become resilient learners that have a thirst for knowledge.
The Shade Primary School is part of an inclusive and diverse community in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and ability to fully participate in school life knowing they belong to our school family.
We are part of Staploe Education Trust, a Multi Academy Trust serving part of East Cambridgeshire. Along with Kennett Primary School, Soham Village College (a large comprehensive school in Soham) and The Weatheralls Primary School we are a strong, local partnership looking after the learning and wider interests of young people in our community.
All our schools maintain their individuality and share a commitment to provide outstanding learning, opportunity and care for the communities they serve. In our schools you will find staff and young people with high expectations for behaviour and achievement. There is a culture of collaboration and respect where strong relationships provide an environment in which young people flourish.
We strive to develop all staff through vibrant professional development across our schools; all our staff benefit from professional learning programmes based on their needs and interests at every stage of their career.
If you are interested in joining a dedicated and hardworking team that inspire the children in our school and help one another to grow and develop then we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcomed. This can be arranged by contacting The Shade Primary School on 01353 612948.