HEADMASTER'S WELCOME
It is always a privilege to be Head of a school, but even more so when it is Pattison, a school with such a magnificent history where inspiration, aspiration and dedication have brought about the art of the possible in so many students who have passed through its doors. This is a very special school because it links a strong academic focus with a highly acclaimed performing arts pedigree, all brought together with a strong pastoral care for every student, from Nursery through to Academy.
Pattison is a non-selective school that offers excellent tuition and personal care where each student can shine and produce their best, in preparation for a bright future in whatever path they take after their time here.
It is a unique school, and only by visiting us will you see at first-hand all the positive strengths of the school and the enjoyment the students have in their learning and their creative skills. If you would like to see more, please contact Mrs Teresa Hanks at office@pattisons.co.uk or phone her on 024 7645 5031. We all look forward to welcoming you here.
Mr Charles Stafford-Northcote
Head


We welcome children from the age of 3 into our school, and we are participating in the government 15 and 30-hour scheme. Children receive an excellent start to their educational journey.

Moving from Early Years to Year 1 is a seamless transition. Along with their form teacher, pupils will have specialist staff for Art, Drama, Music, Dance, Sport and French.

This is our dance school section, with courses in all styles of dance offered, after school or on Saturdays. This is run by professionally trained dance teachers.
Did you know Year 7 students are diving into history with a digital twist? Today, they reenacted the 3rd Crusade using Minecraft! 🎮🛡️ It`s fascinating how the Crusades have influenced our lives, like replacing Roman numerals with the Arabic numbers we use today.
Imagine being back in those times—what would you miss most about our current world? 🤔
Our curious learners certainly saw the benefits of these changes, but as much as they loved the history lesson, a Maths lesson on a hot day was definitely more enjoyable with some refreshing Slushies. Did you know these icy treats were among the many new ideas the Saracens introduced to the Crusaders, alongside perfume and spices? 🍧🌿
What`s your favorite historical fact or discovery? Share it below! Let`s keep the conversation going and continue exploring how history shapes our everyday lives. 📚✨
Feb 7

Exploring Right Angles & Speech Marks in Year 2
Maths: Finding Right Angles in the Classroom
Year 2 students got hands-on with geometry this week, creating their own right-angle templates and using them to identify right angles around the classroom. A lively discussion followed about why builders rely on precise right angles when constructing houses. Mrs. Green challenged students with an interesting question: “Why aren’t bricks circular?” – sparking some great reasoning skills!
English: Mastering Speech Marks with a Cosmic Twist
In literacy, Year 2 focused on using speech marks. They listened to calming space-themed music, observed images of planets, and worked on editing a space travel text about Jupiter, inserting inverted commas correctly. Autumn was the first to complete the task and even edited the text on the board! Their enthusiasm led to an impromptu discussion about the planet parade happening in the night sky.
A fantastic lesson where creativity met learning—well done, Year 2!
Feb 7

On Monday, students had the chance to experience a beloved French tradition—La Chandeleur—celebrated in France on 2nd February with crêpes.
During the lesson, Madame Banova introduced the tradition with a presentation, video, and a song. Some students demonstrated how to make pancakes, naming ingredients and utensils in French. They also tried their hand at flipping a ‘crêpe’ while holding a gold coin—an old French custom believed to bring prosperity!
This engaging cultural lesson reinforced vocabulary on ingredients and kitchen utensils, as well as the use of partitive articles in French. To round off the experience, students enjoyed real crêpes as a well-deserved treat. Vive La Chandeleur!
Feb 6

Year 11 students had the fantastic opportunity to attend the GCSE Science in Action event at Warwick Arts Centre. The day was packed with engaging talks from a variety of speakers, covering careers in science, real-world applications, and live experiments on stage.
Students were captivated throughout the sessions, gaining valuable insights into how science shapes our world and the exciting opportunities it offers for the future. A truly inspiring experience!
Feb 6

For the past few weeks, Year 5 and 6 have been diving into South America in both Geography and History. In History, our focus has been on modern events—specifically the Falklands War between the UK and Argentina.
This week, students used their research skills to learn about the war and summarised their understanding by creating a timeline of key events. To bring history to life, they then worked in groups to create freeze frames for each event, visually demonstrating their understanding of this significant conflict.
A fantastic effort from all—well done!
Jan 31

This Week In Science
Year 8 had fun classifying different species of organisms, developing their understanding of taxonomy and biological classification.
Year 10 enjoyed memorising parts of the fractionating column using a group drawing activity. They explored crude oil and its fractions, using Molymod kits to construct alkane molecules and explain how intermolecular forces relate to boiling points in the fractionating tower. The Big Picture game was a big hit!
Year 11 investigated Hooke’s Law by designing an experiment to study the relationship between force and extension in elastics and springs. They plotted graphs of their results and will use them to calculate the spring constant.
Fantastic work from all our budding scientists!
Jan 30

This week, the Lower Juniors have been investigating magnetism and forces. They selected a variety of objects to test for magnetism, making predictions and recording their findings.
In maths, students have been using mnemonic devices to help memorise shapes, making learning both fun and effective. Additionally, they have started using Keynote to design posters that will support their understanding of these concepts.
Great work, Lower Juniors—keep up the enthusiasm for learning!
Jan 29

Gōng xǐ fā cái
In honour of ‘The Year of the Snake’, Year 2, Year 1, and Reception pupils spent their lunchtime enjoying a classic game of Snakes and Ladders.
This fun-filled activity provided a great opportunity for pupils to socialise across year groups, strengthen friendships, and develop their turn-taking and strategic thinking skills—all while having a fantastic time!
It was wonderful to see everyone engaged, laughing, and celebrating the spirit of togetherness through play.
Jan 29
