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Dear Parents & Carers,
It is with great pleasure that I write the first newsletter of the new school year. Seeing our children return with such big smiles, eager stories and a real sense of excitement has been a wonderful reminder of what makes our school so special.
Whether you are joining us for the first time or are a familiar face in our community, we are delighted to have you with us. The year ahead will bring many opportunities to learn and celebrate together, and I would like to thank you for the trust, support and partnership you show our school every day.
I am looking forward to watching our children achieve and flourish over the coming months.
We look forward to welcoming you all back on Monday 2nd November at 8:40a.m ready for another exciting year ahead.
With warmest wishes for a happy and restful week,
Mrs Amie James
Head teacher
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If you have a child who will be starting school in September 2027, then come along to Standens Barn Primary School for our Open Days!
 Meet our fantastic teachers
 Have a look around our school
 Discover our learning environment
 Meet members of our school community
 Find out what makes Standens Barn so special
It’s a great opportunity to come and see our school in action, ask questions and get a feel for what life at Standens Barn is really like.
 Tuesday 3rd November
 9am-10am , 11am-12 , 1pm-2pm , 2pm-3pm.
If you are unable to make any of the above dates then please don't worry, we are happy to book individual tours.
We’d love to welcome you, so please come along and say hello!
Please call our school office on 01604 413151 to book a tour.
Please share this information with anyone you know who may be considering Standens Barn Primary for their child.
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Northampton Education Awards 2026
We are so proud to announce that for the 3rd year running, we are finalists in this year’s Northamptonshire Education Awards.
What a wonderful recognition of how we value STEM and the hard work of all those who have participated in our F1 in Schools club. A huge well done to Red Owl racing and V-GLLad Victory for their hard work last school year!
Northamptonshire Education Awards STEM Racing UK
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Welcome to our new Giraffes and Zebras!
It has been a joy to welcome our new Reception children to our school family this term. From their very first day, they have been Brave and Enthusiastic as they have settled into their new classrooms, made new friends and begun exploring their exciting learning environment.
We are incredibly proud of how quickly they have embraced school life and demonstrated our school values of BEST.
We would also like to thank you for their support during this important transition. We look forward to watching them grow in confidence, develop new skills and create many happy memories throughout the year and time at SBPS.
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Rainforest fun!
As part of their Rainforest theme, the children had the chance to meet Dave and his amazing creatures, including an African snail and a grasshopper, and they were even brave enough to stroke a blue-tongued lizard and a snake!
For our bravest children, there was also the opportunity to get up close to a tarantula!
It was a fantastic, hands-on experience and a brilliant way for Years 1 & 2 to learn more about the animals and creatures linked to their Rainforest topic this term.
Well done everyone for being so brave!
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Cadbury World
Year 3 & 4 had a wonderful day at Cadbury World. The children showed BEST all day, with brilliant behaviour and engagement with some lovely compliments from the Cadbury staff.
They followed the Aztec trail, learnt all about John Cadbury and how the factory works and how many Wispa bars they make a day (over a million!!)
They enjoyed making and eating our own delicious chocolate creations and LOVED the 4D cinema and laser ride!
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Tudor World
Our Year 5 children recently had a great day at Stratford Upon Avon visiting Tudor World-Falstaff Experience and exploring Shakespeare’s home town.They all demonstrated our BEST values while learning so much new information which they have used in the classroom throughout this term.
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Learning in Year 6
Year 6 having a fabulous time investigating the internal organs and trying to map out where the organs are inside our bodies. They thoroughly enjoyed drawing around their friends the most.
Inspired by the work of street artists including Daze and Lady Pink, Year 6 have also been creating their very own graffiti tags — experimenting with lettering, style and identity to create something completely unique to them.
They’ve left their mark and put their own stamp on the classroom… and WOW, what a result! So much creativity and individuality on one wall.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to our new Magnificent Mind Champions. They completed their day of training with Claire from Pacesetter Sports & Wellbeing. It was lovely to see the children engaging in really lovely conversations about friendships, wellbeing and social skills. We can't wait to see you sharing these skills on our playground over the next year.
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We are so proud to introduce our new House Captains, who will be taking on an important role as members of our School Leadership Team.
They have shown fantastic enthusiasm, responsibility and a real commitment to making our school the very best it can be and their applications were outstanding!
We can’t wait to see them step into their new roles, represent their Houses and be wonderful role models for our school community.
Congratulations, House Captains! We know you’ll do an amazing job!
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Meet our fabulous new Assembly Monitors!
These superstars help our assemblies run smoothly, supporting others and making sure everyone is ready to listen, learn and enjoy! We think they’re going to be absolutely brilliant in their new roles!
Well done, Assembly Monitors!
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Standens Barn in Bloom
Mrs Shipley & Mrs Bates were invited along to the Northampton in Bloom ‘It’s your neighbourhood’ awards evening at the beautiful Guildhall.
They were very proud to represent our school and show off all the wonderful things our children at school do at our Gardening Club.
For the 2nd year running, we came away with a fabulous Silver award!
A massive thank you to all the children that come along to the courtyard, the children who pop by and help sweep up, plant bulbs, do arts and crafts and those who simply want a little chat or need a quiet space.
Moving forward, we are hoping to develop the area near our Eco station. We have already planted 200 daffodil bulbs in the planters and are planning on having a small allotment.
If any of our parents would like to help support this, we would welcome any kind donations; plants, bulbs, gloves … anything is welcome.
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Thank you for being BEST
A massive thank you to everyone that donated so generously to The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation. Mick came along to collect the many items, and he said it was the biggest donation from any school he has been to!!!
We are so proud of our children, parents and our local community. You are the BEST!
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We would like to say goodbye and good luck to Danny from 'Danny's shop'. After 27 years, he has made the decision to retire from our local shop and all of us at SBPS will absolutely miss his support and overwhelming kindness.
Danny has always supported our school in preparing for school events and provided us with bottles of water, ice pops and many other items over the years!
On Tuesday 13th October, he joined us in school to say goodbye and share a special chocolate treat for every child. Alongside this, he donated £1500, which we will use to buy some special items for our school playground.
Danny, thank you for being BEST- you will always remain a special part of Standens Barn Primary School.
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Thank you to our FOSB for organising our Halloween disco- what a night! We had a wonderful time and the children were BEST and a real joy to spend time with. Thank you to you all for making them look wonderful! A special thank you to our staff, the FOSB and our wonderful House Captains, who helped to set up and clean up and for dancing the night away!
We will be using the funds raised to help us reduce costs for the cinema trips and plan fun Christmas events in December for our children.
You may also have noticed a new outdoor table tennis table on our playground which can be used by our children during lunchtimes and playtimes. Thank you to our FOSB but also to you- without your kind donations during the year we would be unable to provide our children with new toys and equipment.
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We would be so grateful if you could offer your time, ideas and support to the Friends of Standens Barn – this may include helping at discos, collecting tuck shop sweets or just giving suggestions about how to raise money.
If you are interested, please contact the main school office on 01604 413151or email us at sbps-admin@sbps.inmat.org.uk and we will be in touch!
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During our assemblies this term, the children have been focusing on BEST and how we can follow this in all areas of our lives, no matter where we are or who we are with.
Each week we have focused on each part of BEST- Brave, Enthusiastic, Thoughtful, Safe- and reminded ourselves of what these words mean and how they might look in action both around our school and in our community.
We have also reminded the children about what our Protected Characteristics are and how we must be tolerant and respectful and remember that we all have differences, but we are all welcome and capable of achieving wonderful things!
This term, the children have been sharing and discussing the following books with their teachers:
Reception: Hello Hello
Year 1: How to be a lion
Year 2: How to be a lion
Year 3: The Red Crayon Story
Year 4: The Red Crayon Story
Year 5: The Girls
Year 6: You need to chill
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Every child in school every day!
We are so incredibly proud of our high attendance figures each week. Well done to our classes for earning their class attendance rewards and congratulations to the teachers, who love winning the crown and becoming the Attendance King or Queen!
Thank you to you all for your continued support and commitment to ensuring your child comes to school. Our aim remains 100% attendance – every child, in school, every day!
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Every day counts! 
The school doors open at 8:45am so please ensure your child(ren) arrives at school by 8:40am to ensure your child(ren) have a settled start to the school day and do not miss out on any meet-and-greet moments with staff, settling in time with their friends, but crucial literacy skills, which not only help them now but have a significant impact on their future attainment and outcomes. The gates will be closed by 9:00am.
We absolutely want our children to thrive and be the BEST that they can be, but we can only do this with your support.
We understand that juggling home life, work life and school life is tricky, but arriving to school on time is also ensuring our children are building valuable life skills for when they become adults (many of us would not arrive late to work!).
Simple ways to improve lateness is ensuring bags, packed lunches and uniforms are ready the night before. Getting to school on time may mean ensuring a good bedtime/sleep routine and setting the morning alarms a little bit earlier!
We are always here to support you so please reach out if you would like any further advice or practical help.
A reminder that holidays should not be taken during term time. Time in school really does make a difference to children’s learning, friendships and routines.
Thank you for your cooperation and ensuring your child's future is a bright one!
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School Attendance
Reception: 95%
Year 1: 97.3%
Year 2: 97.9%
Year 3: 98.6%
Year 4: 97.2%
Year 5: 97.3%
Year 6: 96.2%
Well done to Year 3!
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Please continue to check your emails, our school website and social media for updates about our curriculum offer for your child. We regularly send out and upload information, especially at the beginning of a new school term.
We would also encourage you to ask your child about what they have been doing- we have the pleasure of talking to them about their school experiences and they are open, honest but also very enthusiastic!
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For further information about trips, events and visitors- please check your emails for more information. Copies of all letters can be found on our school website:
https://www.standens.northants.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18
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Please see below for Limelight's amazing helaf term holiday workshops. If you would like to book a place, then please message Team Green via Facebook.
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Please follow the link below if you would like to register your child to local girl guiding units- these clubs offer a great way for your child to participate in wonderful events and new opportunities: Rainbows (4-7) | Girlguiding Brownies (7-10) | Girlguiding
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To keep all our children safe, the play equipment/trim trail on our school playground must not to be used before and after school. The equipment is only supervised during playtimes, lunchtimes and specific PE lessons.
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Please remember the car park is shut between 8:30am and 9:10am and from 3:00pm until 3:30pm unless you hold a disability badge/permit for vehicles (this must be displayed clearly). Our caretaker will open the school gates when it is time to do so.
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Please remember that if your child would like to bring their bike or scooter into school, they must wear a helmet.
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We are committed to BEST and treating you with respect and courtesy and to be Thoughtful to you all. Our staff also have the right to work in a safe environment, so we ask that you treat them thoughtfully and with respect and courtesy. Offensive behaviour will result in you being asked to leave and may result in prosecution.
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Please be Safe and Thoughtful when collecting or dropping your child(ren) off.
We understand that it can be very stressful in the mornings when we have to be in multiple places but it is vital that ALL car drivers remain courteous to all of those in our community and that they also drive and park within the law to ensure we do not hurt or harm anyone.
The Highway Code Rule 243 states that it is illegal to stop or park near the following:
- near a school entrance (including zig zag lines)
- anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services
- at or near a bus or tram stop or taxi rank
- on the approach to a level crossing/tramway crossing
- opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space
- near the brow of a hill or hump bridge
- opposite a traffic island or (if this would cause an obstruction) another parked vehicle
- where you would force other traffic to enter a tram lane
- where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles
- in front of an entrance to a property
- on a bend
- where you would obstruct cyclists’ use of cycle facilities
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