Thorn Grove Primary School

09/10/2026

💥 Graphic Novel Magic at Thorn Grove! 📚

This week, Key Stage 2 were treated to a superb visit from Steve Webb—author of the hugely popular Peng & Spanners graphic novel series! 🐧🔧

Our pupils got to:
🎨 Join in with a guided draw-along
📝 Learn expert tips and techniques for creating their own stories
🎲 Play a lively round of invention bingo
✍️ Meet Steve in person for a personalized book signing!

"It was amazing, I loved learning how to draw Dr Biscuits!"
— Louie, Year 4 💬

A massive thank you to Simply Book for helping us organize such a wonderful, inspiring experience for the children! 🙌📖

25/09/2026

🎃 OCTOBER HALF-TERM HOLIDAY CLUBS – NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING! 🎃

Looking for fun, active, and engaging childcare this October Half-Term? Our holiday clubs, run in partnership with LSC, are now open for booking for children in Reception – Year 6 at Thorn Grove Primary School!

🌟 Why Choose LSC Holiday Clubs?
The unique multi-activity programme features everything from team-building games, sports, and arts & crafts to exciting experiences like climbing, inflatable sessions, and animal petting! 🎨⚽🧗‍♂️

✨ What You Can Expect:

🧑‍🏫 Friendly team of qualified childcare practitioners

🎉 Variety of fun activities to keep kids engaged all day

⏰ Flexible hours to fit every family's schedule:

Full Days: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Short Days: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

💰 Exclusive Offer:
Book early via our link to secure a discounted rate of £99 for the week (or £34 per day)!

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out!

👉 Book your spot here: https://bit.ly/3VmdXO0

Beware… October half-term bookings are now OPEN!

Our Halloween Spooktacular is back this October for another week of spooky sports, creepy crafts and lots of frightening fun.

Monday 26th - Friday 30th October*
Only £99 for the whole week

Book now: https://hubs.li/Q04x0Spq0

Manchester
📍 Moorside Primary Academy
📍 Rolls Crescent Primary School
📍 St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
📍 St Margaret Mary's Primary School

Stockport
📍 Broadstone Hall Primary School
📍 Moss Hey Primary Academy
📍 Norbury Hall Primary School
📍 St Thomas CE Junior School
📍 Norris Bank Primary School
📍 St Winifred's RC Primary School
📍 Thorn Grove Primary School

Oldham & Rochdale
📍 Greenacres Primary Academy
📍 Hopwood Hall College
📍 North Chadderton School

+ The football factory at West Didsbury & Chorlton AFC ️⚽️

Watch out for the timetable being released at the end of this week!

*Some venues may be closed Monday 26th October for team training, please check our website for more details

25/09/2026

🔬 CRAZY SCIENCE ASSEMBLY 🚀

Professor Atomic Adam stopped by to give everyone a taste of his weekly cool, crazy science extravaganza! 💥✨

There was lots of excitement in assembly with live experiments to give the children a glimpse of the club, which includes:

🧪 "Wow factor" science demonstrations

✋ Interactive hands-on experiments & activities

📄 Ultra-cool scientific activity sheets

🎮 Fun science-themed games & challenges

🎁 Awesome scientific take-homes every single week!

⚡REGISTER INTEREST ⚡

📞 Contact The Education Factory at 0161 327 1235 or [email protected].

17/09/2026

Happy Forest School Day! 🌲✨ We had an absolute blast with Team North America this week.

It was wonderful watching the children collaborate, help each other out, and get creative in the great outdoors. From building dens to crafting wooden vehicles, initial letters, and friendship bracelets, everyone stayed busy! 🛠️🪵

Unsurprisingly, the mud kitchen, tree swing, and tree climbing were the massive hits of the day—capped off perfectly with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows around the fire! ☕🔥🍫

10/09/2026

🎒 ✨ Is your child turning 3 or 4 before September 2027? Your primary school journey starts here! ✨ 🎒

Choosing the right school is one of the biggest decisions you will make for your child. At Thorn Grove, we provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where your little ones can grow, explore, and build a lifelong love for learning! 🌟

Why families love our school:
⭐️ Experienced & caring teaching staff
⭐️ Inspiring indoor & outdoor learning spaces
⭐️ Play-based curriculum focusing on confidence, curiosity, and creativity
⭐️ Strong community and family partnerships

We love showing prospective families around our wonderful school!

Come visit us, meet our team, and see our classrooms in action.

📅 Book a school tour today: https://forms.gle/yZrXs8qYM4JZb97h7
📞 Have questions? Call the office: 0161 485 1177
📧 Email us: [email protected]

Don't wait—secure your child's place for 2027! 🚀

26/06/2026

Sadly, our wonderful School Secretary is leaving us, which means we have a bittersweet announcement to make. 🥲 While we are so sad to see her go, it opens up an amazing opportunity for someone new to join our school family! 🏫✨

If you have great admin skills and are looking for a rewarding role that perfectly fits around the school holidays ☀️🍂❄️, we want to hear from you!

Join our amazing, supportive team and make a real difference every day. 🙌

📝 How to apply: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/school-secretary-thorn-grove-primary-school
📅 Closing date: 9th July 2026 9am

Please share this post with anyone who might be the perfect fit! 🔄👇

05/05/2026

🌟 Exciting Future Ahead for Thorn Grove Primary! 🌟

We are incredibly proud of our wonderful school community and all that our children achieve

After 18 months of careful thought and exploration, governors are excited to share that we are considering joining the Laurus Trust – a partnership that strongly reflects our values and ambition for every child ✨

🌱 Why this is exciting:
🤝 Opportunities to collaborate with other high-performing schools
👩‍🏫 Enhanced professional development for our staff
📚 Access to wider expertise and resources
🚀 Even greater opportunities to support every child to thrive

At the heart of this is one simple goal: continuing to give our children the very best education and opportunities, now and in the future 💫

💬 We really want to hear from you!
Our listening period is open until Monday 8th June 2026.

👉 Find out more and share your views here:
https://www.thorngroveprimary.co.uk/page/academisation/166173

Thank you for being such an important part of our Thorn Grove family

Miss Laura Vose
Headteacher

01/05/2026

🚧Work is now underway on the construction of our new school funded by the Department for Education, with main contractor Galliford Try officially on site 🏫

🏗️ The secure site compound is taking shape and a new access road is well underway. The children have been very excited to see the digger removing the top layer of grass ahead of foundation works 🚜🌱

We look forward to sharing further updates as the project develops 👀

22/04/2026

🌟 Wrap Around Care at Thorn Grove Primary 🌟

We’re pleased to offer our High Flying Bluebirds Breakfast & After School Club, providing high-quality childcare for our families in a safe, fun, and engaging environment.
🥳We are also pleased to welcome nursery children to our provision.

🕒 Session Times (term time only):
• Breakfast Club: 7:45am – 8:45am
• After School Club: 3:15pm – 5:00pm or 5:45pm (subject to demand)

💷 Fees:
• Breakfast Club from £6.25
• After School Club from £9.00 (short session) or £11.50 (extended session)

🤹‍♀️Our club offers a variety of stimulating and creative activities, helping children start and end their school day in a positive, supportive setting.

📩 To book a place, simply complete the registration form and email it to: [email protected]

If you’re looking for flexible, reliable childcare around the school day, we’re here to help!

17/04/2026

We are absolutely delighted to welcome our new Reception class families for September 2026 to Thorn Grove Primary School! 🎉🌟

Thank you for choosing to begin your child’s learning journey with us — it truly means so much. We cannot wait to meet you all, get to know your wonderful children, and begin nurturing their curiosity and aspirations as part of our caring school community 💛

At Thorn Grove, we pride ourselves on developing respectful relationships and creating an environment where every child feels valued, inspired and ready to thrive 🌱📚

You should already have received our welcome pack 📩, which includes key information about your child’s start, important next steps, and details of upcoming meetings — please do take a moment to look through this.

We are also pleased to share that our Reception places are fully allocated, with a waiting list in place — a reflection of the strong community spirit and trust in our school. We do, however, have a small number of places available in Key Stage 1 for families who may be looking to join us.

The adventure is just beginning, and we look forward to welcoming you through our doors very soon! 🚪✨