Class Structure for 2026-27

Dear Parents and Carers,

I am writing to share with you our class structure for the 2026–2027 academic year, along with some important information about staffing and organisation across the school.

We are pleased to confirm that our Nursery (Vivary Park) provision will continue to run as it has successfully this year. It will remain under the leadership of Beccy Turner, Nursery Manager, supported by her excellent and dedicated team, who provide a warm, nurturing environment for our youngest learners.

In Reception / Year 1 (River Tone class), teaching will be led by Ms Poole, our EYFS Lead. Ms Poole continues to ensure a strong foundation for children as they begin their school journey.
Year 1 / Year 2 (Hestercombe class) will be taught by Miss Brooke (Phonics Lead), who will continue to build on the strong provision seen this year. Her commitment to high-quality teaching, strong routines and nurturing support has ensured pupils make excellent progress, and we look forward to these strengths continuing into the next academic year.

In Lower Key Stage 2:

Year 3 (Taunton Castle class) will be taught by Mrs Thomas, building on the successful outcomes and strengths from her teaching this year. Her endeavour to ensure meticulous planning, assessment and teaching will significantly impact our current Year 2 children and we look forward to seeing them grow in her care next year.
Year 4 (Bath Place class) will be taught by a strong teaching partnership: Miss Glenn (Science Lead) (Monday–Wednesday) and Mr Leveigh (Humanities Lead) (Thursday–Friday), ensuring continuity and breadth of experience across the week.

In Upper Key Stage 2:

Years 5 and 6 (Mendip Hills class) will be taught by Mrs Elsley (English Lead) and Mrs Caldecott (Assistant Principal), whose collaborative approach supports high expectations and strong outcomes for our older pupils as demonstrated year on year.

Across the school, our skilled support staff will continue to be deployed to provide targeted support wherever it is most needed. This includes our Tone Bridge class, led by Mrs Billington (SENCO), which is a vital strength of our school. It enables us to provide enhanced provision for pupils with the highest levels of need, ensuring that every child is supported to thrive, feel included, and achieve their full potential.

Please note that some classes will be based in different locations within the school building next year. A map is provided below to help you familiarise yourselves with these changes.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated staff team for their continued hard work and commitment. Their passion and professionalism have contributed to the strong outcomes we are seeing for children year on year, and we are proud of the progress being made across the school.

Finally, thank you to you—our parent and carer community—for your ongoing support. Your partnership with us is invaluable and plays a key role in the success and wellbeing of our pupils.

You will have received a separate letter if your child will be moving to Year 1, which is split across two classes.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Yours faithfully