Whether you are a child joining us for the first time, a returning pupil, a parent or carer, or a member of our wider community, I hope that you quickly feel that you are part of the Colham Manor family.

At Colham Manor, we believe that every child matters. Our aim is for every child to Aspire, Achieve and Thrive — to discover what they are capable of, develop a love of learning and grow into confident, happy and respectful young people.

We have high expectations for every child, while recognising that every child is unique. We celebrate individuality and diversity and work hard to create an environment where children feel safe, valued, included and able to be themselves. We want our children to leave us not only with strong academic foundations, but with the confidence, character and skills they need for the future.

Our school values are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage everyone in our school community to be:

• Respectful
• Enthusiastic
• Ambitious
• Courageous
• Healthy

Together, we REACH for the stars!

We also believe that children learn best when school and home work together. Our families are an important part of our community, and we value your partnership, your ideas and your support. We want communication to be open and positive, and we encourage you to talk to us whenever you have a question, concern or something you would like to celebrate.

There is so much happening at Colham Manor. From our youngest children taking their first steps into school life, through to our older pupils preparing for the next stage of their journey, we provide opportunities for children to learn, explore, create, challenge themselves and discover new interests. We want their time at Colham Manor to be filled with experiences and memories that they will carry with them.

Most importantly, we want our children to be happy.  We want them to come through our doors each morning excited about what the day might bring, proud of who they are and confident that there are adults around them who believe in them.

As Headteacher, I feel incredibly privileged to lead our school and to work alongside such a dedicated team of staff, supportive families and wonderful children. Together, we are building a school community where everyone is encouraged to Aspire, Achieve and Thrive.

There is a wonderful energy around our school. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, discover, create, challenge ourselves and have fun. From the moment our youngest children take their first steps through our doors to the day our oldest pupils leave us ready for their next adventure, we want every child to feel that they belong here and that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.

Most importantly, we want every child to leave Colham Manor with happy memories, a love of learning and the confidence to believe, “I can.”

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and find out more about our school.

We hope you enjoy discovering what makes Colham Manor such a special place to learn and grow.

A very warm welcome to you and your family.

Carly Rissen
Headteacher