Welcome New Parents!
Making a decision on the right school for your child is not an easy one. However, at Garvagh Primary School, we are confident that a visit to our school webpage will soon help you on your way to making that decision more easily. We understand that choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child.
It’s a decision that involves not just practical considerations, but also emotional and educational ones. Every child is unique, and we recognise the importance of finding a school environment where they will feel happy, supported, and inspired to learn. When exploring new schools, we encourage parents to consider factors such as the school’s values, pastoral support, approach to learning, class sizes, extra-curricular opportunities, and communication with families. Visiting the school, speaking with staff, and asking questions about how the school supports each child’s development can provide valuable insight.
We’re always here to help and happy to answer any questions you may have as you consider the next step in your child’s educational journey.​
What ETI(NI) said about us
Schools are monitored and quality-assured by the Education and Training Inspectorate or ETI(NI). Have a look and see what ETI(NI) has to say about Garvagh Primary School.​
Throughout the school, the children are very well-behaved and are keen to learn. They are respectful of their teachers, listen well in class and settle quickly to their learning tasks. When provided with stimulating and appropriately differentiated learning activities, the children engage actively in their learning and demonstrate independence and flexibility in their learning and thinking.
All of the teaching observed was effective. In the best practice, the lessons
observed were stimulating and well structured. The teachers used the planning
and assessment processes well to ensure there was a clear focus on the
learning and provided appropriate support to scaffold effectively the progress of
all the children.
The children who require additional support with their learning are integrated well into the life of the school. Their needs are met effectively through the focused objectives contained in the children’s individual education plans, well-planned withdrawal sessions and good quality support from the classroom assistants.
The provision for pastoral care in the school is very good. It is characterised by a
caring atmosphere and an appropriate sense of community
There are rigorous monitoring processes in place, which are used to inform good
quality evaluations of the children’s learning experiences, progress and
attainment.
In discussions with the inspectors, the group of year 6 children stated they are
happy in school and valued the positive working relationships they have with the
staff. The children spoke with pride about their school...
Other Useful Information
See below other links and pieces of information to help guide you through the enrolment process. Should you need any help or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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If you would like any further information about our school, please contact our Principal, Mr Creelman, by phoning (028) 2955 8540 or by emailing the office at info@garvaghps.garvagh.ni.sch.uk.
