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Welcome to The Federation of Middleham  (VA)  And Spennithorne (VC) CE Primary Schools. We are proud of our small schools which caters for children aged from 4 – 11 years old across our 2 sites. 

Our Federation vision and values are at the root of all that we do. We seek to give our children healthy roots, to enable them to learn and live fruitful lives: to love one another, to care for the environment in which they are planted and the wider world, and to grow in whatever they do.

We have high aspirations for all our children and expect them to achieve the highest standards. Our core aims are to provide a learning environment that empowers the children to be:

ASPIRATIONAL

RESPECTFUL

RESILIENT

We believe that by having these three aims at the root of all that we do, this will equip our pupils to LIVE FRUITFUL LIVES and that they will be able to LEARN, LOVE and GROW.

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Please note that we aim to be a nut free school! 

30th January 2026

Mrs Hirst newsThis week, I would like to place a special spotlight on learning—something at the heart of everything we do here at school. This week alone, I have seen excellent knowledge of the...

23rd January 2026

Mrs Hirst newsWhat a fantastic week it’s been in school! The classrooms have been buzzing with energy, and it’s been a real joy to see so many happy faces walking around our schools. The children...

16th January 2026

Cool MilkOur schools provide milk via the Cool Milk scheme. School milk is free for under-5s, and for over-5s it is available at a subsidised price of 31p per day. The UK government continues to...

9th January 2026

Message from Mrs HirstAs I come to the end of my first week as Headteacher, I would like to say a huge thank you for the warm welcome I have received from our children, staff, parents, and carers....

12th December 2025

Lights Camel ActionA huge well done to all the children for their performance in Lights Camel Action, you have all worked so hard learning your lines, practising your dances and singing all the...

5th December 2025

Changes to collection If there are changes to collection arrangements for your child/ren please ensure you inform school before 12pm via call or email. Mrs Clarkson is not in the Spennithorne office...

28th November 2025

Vaccination UKThe flu vaccination team will be in both schools on Monday morning, 1st December, to administer nasal flu sprays for children who have been signed up to receive it. More information...

21st November 2025

FEAST FEAST vouchers have been issued to all families whose children/young people receive benefits-related free school meals. These vouchers entitle your child to free places on FEAST activities...

14th November 2025

Tempest Photography Have you ordered your school photos yet? A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Sunday 23rd November 2025. Order through the Tempest website...

7th November 2025

Parents evening Thank you to all parents for attending your child’s parent consultation appointment. We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher and ask...

23rd January 2026

Mrs Hirst newsWhat a fantastic week it’s been in school! The classrooms have been buzzing with energy, and it’s been a real joy to see so many happy faces walking around our schools. The children...

16th January 2026

Cool MilkOur schools provide milk via the Cool Milk scheme. School milk is free for under-5s, and for over-5s it is available at a subsidised price of 31p per day. The UK government continues to...

9th January 2026

Message from Mrs HirstAs I come to the end of my first week as Headteacher, I would like to say a huge thank you for the warm welcome I have received from our children, staff, parents, and carers....

12th December 2025

Lights Camel ActionA huge well done to all the children for their performance in Lights Camel Action, you have all worked so hard learning your lines, practising your dances and singing all the...

5th December 2025

Changes to collection If there are changes to collection arrangements for your child/ren please ensure you inform school before 12pm via call or email. Mrs Clarkson is not in the Spennithorne office...

28th November 2025

Vaccination UKThe flu vaccination team will be in both schools on Monday morning, 1st December, to administer nasal flu sprays for children who have been signed up to receive it. More information...

21st November 2025

FEAST FEAST vouchers have been issued to all families whose children/young people receive benefits-related free school meals. These vouchers entitle your child to free places on FEAST activities...

14th November 2025

Tempest Photography Have you ordered your school photos yet? A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Sunday 23rd November 2025. Order through the Tempest website...

7th November 2025

Parents evening Thank you to all parents for attending your child’s parent consultation appointment. We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher and ask...

24th October 2025

Harvest FestivalIt was lovely to see so many people in church yesterday for our harvest celebration. The children did a fantastic job in helping us all to take the time reflect and be thankful –...

16th January 2026

Cool MilkOur schools provide milk via the Cool Milk scheme. School milk is free for under-5s, and for over-5s it is available at a subsidised price of 31p per day. The UK government continues to...

9th January 2026

Message from Mrs HirstAs I come to the end of my first week as Headteacher, I would like to say a huge thank you for the warm welcome I have received from our children, staff, parents, and carers....

12th December 2025

Lights Camel ActionA huge well done to all the children for their performance in Lights Camel Action, you have all worked so hard learning your lines, practising your dances and singing all the...

5th December 2025

Changes to collection If there are changes to collection arrangements for your child/ren please ensure you inform school before 12pm via call or email. Mrs Clarkson is not in the Spennithorne office...

28th November 2025

Vaccination UKThe flu vaccination team will be in both schools on Monday morning, 1st December, to administer nasal flu sprays for children who have been signed up to receive it. More information...

21st November 2025

FEAST FEAST vouchers have been issued to all families whose children/young people receive benefits-related free school meals. These vouchers entitle your child to free places on FEAST activities...

14th November 2025

Tempest Photography Have you ordered your school photos yet? A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Sunday 23rd November 2025. Order through the Tempest website...

7th November 2025

Parents evening Thank you to all parents for attending your child’s parent consultation appointment. We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher and ask...

24th October 2025

Harvest FestivalIt was lovely to see so many people in church yesterday for our harvest celebration. The children did a fantastic job in helping us all to take the time reflect and be thankful –...

17th October 2025

School CouncilEach class undertook the great responsibility of a democratic vote to elect our newest School Council Leaders. Congratulations to Thomas, Louise, Jack W, Heath, George LJ, Rocco, Piper...