Our School

We strive to provide a fantastic learning environment here at Manadon Vale Primary School. Our high standards of academic achievement are complemented by the positive and fulfilling experience our children enjoy.

Turning potential into success

We believe that every child has the capability to go far – and we’re here to help our pupils shine.

Primary Education

Our Primary Education programme has been carefully designed to develop the skills and understanding children need, and to inspire an enthusiasm for learning. This enables continuous and steady progress from Foundation Stage through to Year 6.

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Early Years Foundation Stages

Our Primary Education programme has been carefully designed to develop the skills and understanding children need, and to inspire an enthusiasm for learning. This enables continuous and steady progress from Foundation Stage through to Year 6.

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What our people say about Manadon Vale

"The Manadon Vale school has always been so welcoming to me. I am now Vice chair and specialise in Pupil Progress, every term I spend two days in school going through the data to make sure all the students are reaching their full potential."

Lisa Hayward
Parent Governor

"I would say they won't find a more committed, passionate and loyal staff in any other primary school in Plymouth. Staff always support each other to ensure the best outcome for every individual."

Julie Butcher
Class Teacher

"Every visit to Manadon Vale is inspiring, so much so that I joined the Governing Body 10-yrs ago and now have the pleasure of being their Chair. It’s a great team of passionate people who oversee the running of a great school."

Tom Lavis
Chair of Governors & Parent

"Having been a governor at Manadon Vale for nearly 10 years, I love seeing each new year group move through the school gaining confidence and enthusiasm for learning. I also enjoy being part of a great team of committed staff."

Sarah Tawse
Governor

"Since being at Manadon Vale School, it has inspired me to take up swimming, I try and go for a swim once a week now to help with my physical and mental health!"

Sarah Cavanagh
Pastoral Support Worker

"I enjoy getting to work with all the children and help them to be the best they can be. I enjoy doing STAR group each playtime and getting to develop the children's social skills and confidence."

Sarah Cavanagh
Pastoral Support Worker
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We’d be happy to answer any specific questions you have about what being at Manadon Vale could mean for your child.

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