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- [How a Family-Run School Creates a True Home-from-Home Environment](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2026/07/07/how-a-family-run-school-creates-a-true-home-from-home-environment/) - How does a Family-Run School Create a True Home-from-Home Environment? When choosing a school, parents often look beyond academic results. They want a place where their child will feel happy, secure and valued. They want a school community where relationships matter and where children are encouraged to develop confidence and independence while still feeling supported.
- [ISA Story Writing Competition 2026 - Winner - Embracing Difference](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2026/05/19/isa-story-writing-competition-2026-winner-embracing-difference/) - After School Clubs at OVS A broad education is so important in preparatory and primary education. Children need to explore many paths to discover the things that capture their imagination and inspire them to be the best version of themselves. After school and extra curricular clubs can offer the opportunity to 'have a go' and
- [Stay and Play sessions for 1-3 year olds](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2022/04/27/free-summer-term-stay-and-play-sessions-for-1-3-year-olds/) - Are there any Stay and Play sessions at the Old Vicarage School? Free Toddler Sessions For children aged 1-3 years we offer special use of the OVS Woodlands for Stay and Play session. All families are welcome to join in the activities - bring your coats and wellies to make the most of our space.
- [Why are small class sizes important in primary and preparatory education?](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2026/04/22/why-are-small-class-sizes-important-in-primary-and-preparatory-education/) - Small class sizes are one of the defining strengths of The Old Vicarage School, and they play a vital role in shaping a child’s early educational journey. With a maximum class size of 18 throughout the school, children benefit from an environment where they are truly seen, supported, and encouraged as individuals. At this formative
- [We will remember them](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/11/14/we-will-remember-them/) - Details of our Remembrance service.
- [So proud of our wonderful Choir performing at the Derby Bach Christmas Concert](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2021/12/23/so-proud-of-our-wonderful-choir-performing-at-the-derby-bach-christmas-concert/) - The Christmas concert in Derby was a real treat for our students.
- [Nursery children creating commemorative poppies, "Lest we forget"](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2019/12/10/nursery-children-creating-commemorative-poppies-lest-forget/) - Our nursery students put together some commemorative poppies for Remembrance Day.
- [OVS Choir excel at Derby Arts Festival 2019](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2019/05/07/ovs-choir-excel-derby-arts-festival-2019/) - Our choir shone brightly at the Derby Arts Festival! Learn More here.
- [Red Nose Day Fun 2017](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/03/23/red-nose-day-fun-2017/) - Pictures from our Red Nose Day in 2017.
- [Do you Dough Disco?](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2026/02/05/do-you-dough-disco/) - Dough Disco is a great morning activity in our Early Years classrooms. It involves moulding play dough in time to music and performing different actions such as rolling it into a ball, flattening it, putting each individual finger into the dough, rolling it into a sausage and squeezing it. This activity helps to strengthen children's
- [Measuring up to the challenge](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2026/02/02/measuring-up-to-the-challenge/) - In Year 3 maths, the children explored measuring and converting between metres and centimetres. We began by using rulers to measure objects around the school, such as the length of the conservatory and the height of their desks. This helped the children practise choosing appropriate units and recording their measurements accurately. The children were then
- [Big Schools' Birdwatch 2026](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2026/01/29/big-schools-birdwatch-2026/) - We have been participating in this year's Big Schools' Birdwatch! At OVS we are lucky to have a fantastic, mature garden that all types of wildlife enjoy. You may have seen our previous posts with badgers. foxes and owls? This time our focus was birds and the children were able to spot robins, blackbirds, thrush,
- [** NEW** The1933Club launch event](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/11/14/new-the1933club-launch-event/) - Do these photographs bring back treasured memories of a carefree childhood spent making magical memories at the Old Vicarage School? What do you remember most about your time at OVS? We have launched a new alumni group this academic year, called The 1933 Club. It will be a place that memories can be shared and
- [In a league of their own!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/11/14/in-a-league-of-their-own/) - This Monday the boys achieved a magnificent 4th place in the U9 ISA Football Tournament. Twelve teams participated, many of them much bigger school than OVS, however the team spirit could not be diminished! Congratulations boys.
- [](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/10/08/2496/) - 🕷️ Creepy Crawly Creations! 🎨 In crafts club , we had lots of messy fun exploring hand painting to create spider bodies! 🖐️🕸️ The children used black paint to make handprints on paper — the perfect shape for our eight-legged friends! This activity was a wonderful opportunity to support fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory
- [The Legend of Podkin One-Ear](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/10/03/the-legend-of-podkin-one-ear/) - Year 4 As part of our English lessons this term in Year 4, we will be writing a newspaper report and using Chapter 1 of our class reader The Legend of Podkin One-Ear as our inspiration. Every newspaper needs reporters so we all wrote questions to gain some first hand accounts of what happened. The
- [All that glitters is not gold!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/09/29/all-that-glitters-is-not-gold/) - During our Science lesson in Nursery and Reception we have continued exploring the theme of our bodies. We have been learning about personal hygiene and how we need to wash our hands to stop the spread of germs. We had lots of fun using glitter to show how easily we can pass germs to each
- [Just what goes on behind those school gates?](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/09/27/just-what-goes-on-behind-those-school-gates/) - Do you wonder what goes on inside the classroom each day? Here are just two moments captured with our Year 3 and Year 6 classes this week. Year 3 Today in English we learned to ‘show, not tell’. Some of the children acted out emotions and the others guessed what they were conveying. We then
- [Magnificent Monarchs](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/09/15/magnificent-monarchs/) - Year 1 and 2 had a dress up day as part of their exciting new topic, ‘Magnificent Monarchs’. They participated in a range of activities from comparing monarchs over time, studying portraits and poses, being interviewed as a member of the Royal Family to taking part in a collaborative castle art challenge. They considered questions
- [Back to school with a smile](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/09/08/back-to-school-with-a-smile/) - It was so lovely to see so many smiling faces as school commenced for the Christmas Term 2025 this week. It can be hard to come back after spending time at home with your family and we were very proud of each and every pupil.
- [Fun in the Sun](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/08/06/fun-in-the-sun/) - With so many success stories to celebrate this year from sports to the arts, Mr Adshead organised a whole school fun event so that every child could enjoy joining in with their friends. There was an inflatable slide, Disco bouncy castle and a fabulous inflatable penalty shoot out. We were blessed with a wonderful sunny
- [ISA Athletics Competition at Alexandra Stadium - Great results for OVS](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/06/16/isa-athletics-competition-at-alexandra-stadium-great-results-for-ovs/) - June is such a busy month at OVS, and a trip to the ISA Athletics is always a highlight! Special mentions to FH who achieved 2 gold medals for the 80m sprint and also the long jump. JM celebrated a Silver medal in the Howler throw and the Y6 ladies relay race team stormed home
- [ISA Midlands U10 Rounders tournament 2025](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/06/17/isa-midlands-u10-rounders-tournament-2025/) - So proud of the whole U10 Rounders team who celebrated a Bronze medal in the ISA Tournament this summer. Well done girls! Participating in regional rounders tournaments against other school teams offers primary aged children a wealth of invaluable benefits that extend well beyond the playing field. Physically, rounders is an excellent way to develop
- [DOUBLE DOUBLE! U9 & U11 Kwik Cricket Winners, 2 years running](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/07/01/double-double-u9-u11-kwik-cricket-winners-2-years-running/) - We are bursting with pride to be winners of the Midlands ISA U9 and U11 Kwik Cricket Tournament for the second year running! Sport and competitive opportunities are very important to us at OVS and for a small school to keep 'punching above our weight' is testament to the hard work of our coaches and
- [U8 and U10 Football Champs](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/07/01/u8-and-u10-football-champs/) - We were delighted to be invited to participate in the annual SoccerstrasUK Derby football competition at Derby Rugby Club last week. Many local schools played in the tournament and we were winners of both the U8 and U10 competitions and runners up in the U11. It was a great day of sport, wonderfully organised and
- [Quiz Club Finals 2025](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/07/07/quiz-club-finals-2025/) - Quiz Club is a national competition for schools in Science, Maths and General Knowledge. This year we entered 4 teams and out of the hundreds of national entries 2 of our teams qualified for the finals! We thought being placed 3rd and 4th in our region was outstanding, but now the children had the chance
- [VE Day 8th May 2025 - 85th Celebrations](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/05/16/ve-day-8th-may-2025-85th-celebrations/) - Browse our photos from VE day here.
- [Double Class Trip day!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/06/12/double-class-trip-day/) - Nursery and Reception are visiting the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham today and Class 5 are having an out of this world experience at the National Space Centre!
- [Sister Beatrice visits from Arusha, Tanzania](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/06/12/sister-beatrice-visits-from-arusha-tanzania/) - We were delighted to welcome Sister Beatrice from St Augustine's School, Sakina, Arusha this week. Sister Beatrice held a rousing, singing assembly which delighted the children and put them in great spirits for the day ahead. Sister Beatrice stayed for the day visiting classes across the year groups, learning about OVS school life and sharing
- [STEM Day](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/05/20/stem-day/) - There were excellent examples of teamwork, innovative thinking and creativity on show during STEM day yesterday. The children were challenged to design and build a cargo ship and transporter, with some interesting design ideas proposed. All the teams work in a collaborative way, showing kindness and respect towards their peers and sharing ideas and excellent
- [U11 Hardball Mixed Cricket team wins Bronze at ISA competition](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/05/16/u11-hardball-mixed-cricket-team-wins-bronze-at-isa-competition/) - Congratulations to all our U11 Mixed hardball cricket team who competed in the ISA Midlands competition this week. They won a Bronze medal which is a fantastic achievement! Well done all.
- [World Book Day 2025](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/world-book-day-2025/) - More on our 2025 world book day experience can be found here!
- [KS2 Trip to  Rosliston Forestry Centre](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/ks2-trip-to-rosliston-forestry-centre/) - More on the KS2 trip to the Rosiltan forestry centre can be found here.
- [KS1 Trip to the National Adventure Farm](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/ks1-trip-to-the-national-adventure-farm/) - More on KS1's trip to the national adventure farm can be found here.
- [House Music Competition 2025](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/house-music-competition-2025/) - Please click here to find out more on our house music competition!
- [Our Drama production 2025 - Matilda Jnr](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/our-drama-production-2025-matilda-jnr/) - Click here for more information on our 2025 drama production.
- [Children's Mental Health Week](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/childrens-mental-health-week/) - This year's theme was ' Know yourself, Grow yourself', encouraging children and young people to build self awareness. At OVS we work consistently through the year with the 'Happy Confident Me' programme to explore feelings and recognise our superpowers to deal with big emotions. Awareness of our mental health is so important - it improves
- [5 Stars!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/5-stars/) - We always think of our kitchen team with 5 stars and this was recognised this term with a 5 Star Hygiene rating and an incredible 97% in their food safety inspection! Our wonderful ladies always keep us well fed and the children just love their school dinners. The team also create inspiring menus and tasting
- [Amber House - this term's winners](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/amber-house-this-terms-winners/) - Amber House were proud participants in a pizza lunch and party at the end of term, for scoring the highest number of 'coins'. Coins are awarded for going above and beyond, for excellent work, showing kindness and for doing your best. Well done Amber House!
- [EYFS Celebrate Julia Donaldson](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/eyfs-celebrate-julia-donaldson/) - For their class trip this term Nursery and Reception had a fun filled day celebrating the characters and stories created by Julia Donaldson. The day included fabulous face painting and a special menu lunch from the school kitchen including Charlie Cook's Favourite Bolognaise with Superworm spaghetti, Fiery Zog bread, Room on the Broom for salad
- [British Science Week 2025 - Change & Adapt](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/british-science-week-2025-change-adapt/) - A highlight of Science Week this year was a visit from Derby University to lead sessions across the school. EYFS investigated how animals hide and why. Years 1,2,3,4 discovered how different animals have adapted to survive in their environment. Years 5&6 had an amazing morning collection DNA and participating in gene separation. Wow!
- [OVS Tag Rugby Festival and Match News](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/31/ovs-tag-rugby-festival-and-match-news/) - The annual OVS Tag Rugby Festivals for both U9 and U11 players did not disappoint this year with fabulous play from all our competing teams. It was a great afternoon of tag rugby and congratulations go to The OVS Tigers for taking home the win in the U9's and OVS A in the U11's. in
- [Pancake flipping for Shrove Tuesday](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/03/04/pancake-flipping-for-shrove-tuesday/) - Breaktime in the sunshine plus pancakes! Does it get any better?? This morning the whole school joined in races, flipping pancakes in a traditional race for Shrove Tuesday. Whilst the history is not definitive, one story suggests that the races began after a housewife dashed to Church after hearing the Shriving Bell (calling people to
- [U11 Netball festival success](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/02/12/u11-netball-festival-success/) - Derby Arena was the fabulous setting for the annual OVS U11 Mixed Netball Festival 2025. Six schools came together to play an afternoon of great netball. Excellent determination and fair play was demonstrated by all. Thank you to all those who participated and congratulations to OVS Lightning team for their well deserved tournament win!
- [OVS U9 Netball Festival 2025](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/02/05/ovs-u9-netball-festival-2025/) - The U9's enjoyed a great afternoon of mixed netball today at the U9 Netball Festival. 6 teams competed and displayed impressive skill and determination, Congratulations to the OVS Rhinos for winning the festival and thank you to all players and local schools who participated!
- [Yr 6 trip to the National Memorial Arboretum](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/02/04/yr-6-trip-to-the-national-memorial-arboretum/) - As part of their World War 1 studies in Literacy, our Year 6 class visited the National Memorial Arboretum this term. They participated in an Explorer Day, with a guided walk around the Arboretum to explore the importance of communication in WW1 using key artefacts before challenging themselves to break communication codes to solve a
- [Chess Champions 2025](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/01/30/chess-champions-2025/) - Congratulations to our Junior Chess Champion LH and to SW, our Senior Chess Champion for 2025. Both finals were gripping and all competitors showed great strategy and game play. Well done to all those who took part.
- [It's beginning to taste a lot like Christmas!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/12/12/its-beginning-to-taste-a-lot-like-christmas/) - Have a look at what we're serving at Christmas time!
- [Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/12/23/wishing-you-all-a-merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/) - Merry Christmas from us all here at OVS!
- [OVS Chess Championship 2025 is underway!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2025/01/15/ovs-chess-championship-2025-is-underway/) - The annual chess competition is a really popular competition at OVS. We run Junior and Senior heats and many children will take on the challenge to test their strategic skills! There are many benefits of playing chess, and indeed any competitive sport in school. Sportmanship can be mastered through learning to win graciously and also
- [Toddler Fun for Firework Day](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/11/06/toddler-fun-for-firework-day/) - Our Gruffalo woodland was the perfect setting for a Toddler Firework morning of fun (without the loud bangs!) Parents and grandparents joined us to play in the woodland, create firework paintings and enjoy a marshmallow toasted on an open fire. It was lovely to meet so many families enjoying the fun, especially the special
- [A wonderful end of term celebration](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/07/31/a-wonderful-end-of-term-celebration/) - A wonderful end of term celebration.
- [Frosty fun in the snow](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/11/19/frosty-fun-in-the-snow/) - We all awoke to a wonderful, wintery surprise this morning! We were proud to open as usual and keen that the children who wanted to had the chance to play in the snow. The school looked beautiful in a blanket of snow. We hope you enjoy some photos of the day.
- [Proud FINALIST for Independent School of the Year 2024](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/10/11/proud-finalist-for-independent-school-of-the-year-2024/) - We are thrilled to be recognised by Education Today as a finalist in the Independent School of the Year Awards, 2024. Every day we provide a 'home from home' where children are happy, inspired to learn and where they feel seen and loved. Education children with character and kindness is always a winning formula!
- [We love girls football!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/10/08/we-love-girls-football/) - We love football at OVS and the U11 girls did us proud this week by achieving a bronze medal at the ISA National Football competition this week. The girls never gave up and put everything into each match, demonstrating great grit and determination. Well done to all players - the smiles say it all!
- [ISA Midlands U10 Football Bronze Medal Winners](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/09/27/isa-midlands-u10-football-bronze-medal-winners/) - Congratulations to all the boys in the Under 10 Football team who competed in the ISA Midlands competition this week. They won every game in their group stage and out of the 18 competing teams achieved third place overall. Excellent behaviour and sportsmanship were on show throughout the day. You made us very proud boys,
- [Merci beaucoup!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/09/26/merci-beaucoup/) - To celebrate European Week of Languages, Year 5 and Year 6 hosted a French Cafe for parents and grandparents. They created menus in French and served their customers in French too! All children, including Nursery, learn French from specialist teacher each week to build their confidence and fluency throughout their time at OVS and have
- [Hair today... gone tomorrow!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/07/05/hair-today-gone-tomorrow/) - FP in Year 1 decided last year that she wanted to donate her hair to The Little Princess Trust after hearing about their work. She’s been growing her hair for a year, waiting for it to be long enough. The big cut is this coming Saturday, she’s super excited to be donating her hair and
- [School Council Car Wash](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/07/05/school-council-car-wash/) - The OVS School Council car wash raised £36 yesterday. The money raised is going towards our current sustainability project which involves the regeneration of a vegetable and flower patch in the OVS garden. With the money raised we have been able to purchase some pallet collars which will soon become raised beds for growing.
- [ISA U9 Kwik Cricket Champions!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/06/28/isa-u9-kwik-cricket-champions/) - Owzat! OVS hosted the ISA U9 Kwik Cricket Tournament this year and over ten schools were able to attend. The day was filled with great team spirit and sportmanship from all schools with excellent play. Congratulations to all who took part and a special mention to the OVS A's for winning the tournament. Truly inspiring
- [90th Birthday celebration concert and cream tea](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/06/28/90th-birthday-celebration-concert-and-cream-tea/) - There were many smiles and a few happy tears at our 90th Birthday celebration concert and cream tea this week. Neighbours, past pupils, friends and family were entertained by the whole school on a glorious morning and also enjoyed a delicious cream tea. The children spoke of their experiences at OVS, danced to music through
- [Sports Day in the sunshine](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/06/28/sports-day-in-the-sunshine/) - It was a perfect day for our annual Sports Day, this year won by Amber House - go Amber! All the children from Nursery upwards participated in sprints and fun races. Thank you to our hosts Derby Rugby Football Club and to all friends and family who supported. More photographs will be available on your
- [The Art of Bakineering!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/06/21/the-art-of-bakineering/) - Wem welcomed Andrew Smyth to OVS this week to present the art of bakineering to Years 1 and 2. Andrew is an aerospace engineer, producer, presenter and was a finalist on the Great British Bakeoff in 2016. Andrew's explanation of the concept of bakineering fascinated the children and he managed to link his ideas to
- [Local choirs attend OVS Summer Choral Concert](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/06/21/local-choirs-attend-ovs-summer-choral-concert/) - It was an absolute delight to host a morning of music at OVS with choirs from Portway, Walter Evans and Derby Royal School for the Deaf. A highlight of the morning was all schools performing a signed rendition of the Bruno Mars hit Count on Me. Thank you to all the children and to everyone
- [Performing for the Darley Abbey community](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/06/05/performing-for-the-darley-abbey-community/) - Today our Junior and Senior choir performed to our local Sight Loss Group, at St Matthew's Church. In addition to sung pieces, soloists performed on the flute, clarinet, piano and trumpet. The children showed great character and kindness to all guests and were proud to share their talents. Being able to perform to an audience
- [Winning ISA Midlands Athletics Team](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/05/24/winning-isa-midlands-athletics-team/) - We are so proud of the OVS athletes who competed at the ISA Midland Athletics meet this week. Everyone performed exceptionally well, showcasing not only their talent but also incredible sportmanship and teamwork. They supported each other throughout the day and represented the school with pride. Well done to all those who competed!
- [Mission to Mars](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/05/24/mission-to-mars/) - The theme for STEM Day this year was 'Mission to Mars'. The Pre Prep children worked in collaborative groups to complete a range of Space based activities; flying off on a space adventure, investigating different planet and even exploring what it would be like to walk on the moon! They then created and launched their
- [Prehistoric playtime!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/05/17/prehistoric-playtime/) - Nursery have been finding out about dinosaur fossils this week. Our budding palaentologists made fossils with playdough and connected moving paper dinosaur skeletons! It was a roaring success!
- [Student Council community litter pick](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/05/17/student-council-community-litter-pick/) - This week the Student Council asked if they could volunteer for a litter picking session in the local Darley Abbey area. We are very proud they they both recognised the need for taking care of the local area and also wished to communityity time to helping out. Well done!
- [U11 Hardball Cricket Team](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/05/17/u11-hardball-cricket-team/) - Congratulations to the U11 hardball cricket team who achieved the bronze position in this weeks tournament.
- [Excitement as OVS Orchestra grows](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/05/17/excitement-as-ovs-orchestra-grows/) - Mrs Hunt has created great excitement with this term's OVS orchestra. We are very grateful to the parents who have joined the children and played along with them. Playing a musical instrument offers many benefits to children of all ages and we are blessed with fabulous peripatetic teachers covering drums, strings, woodwind and singing. We
- [Titanic Adventure](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/04/22/titanic-adventure/) - Year 1 and 2 were transported back in time this week as they recreated a trip on the Titanic. Each child was given a ticket, as well as an identity for the day, both based on the real passenger manifest. A very special lunch was laid on for all those aboard, who dressed in
- [We hope you've all had an 'Eggscellent' Easter break](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/04/11/we-hope-youve-all-had-an-eggscellent-easter-break/) - It was a wonderful end to our Easter Term, with an Assembly in church, awards in recognition of achievement in and out of school and of course Nursery class in their Easter bonnets. It was lovely that so many parents could join us. A fun disco rounded off events and we hope that you have
- [Top of their class! 100%](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/04/11/top-of-their-class-100/) - A huge well done to our incredible kitchen team who achieved an amazing 100% in their annual Navitas Kitchen Audit. The inspector issued an award of excellence and stated that 100% is a rare accolade. The children love their home cooked lunches at OVS and we are very grateful to Chef Rachel and her team
- [Artificial Intelligence at work in Nursery!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/03/12/artificial-intelligence-at-work-in-nursery/) - As part of our school wide initiative to introduce artificial intelligence applications to OVS students, they had a special visitor today to show them how it can be done! Mr Watson, from Year 5, joined the children and helped them create dancing stick men images by using a special AI application. The children had great
- [House Music Competition 2024](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/02/26/house-music-competition-2024/) - A few photographs from a wonderful morning of music, celebrated by the whole school from Nursery to Year 6! Congratulations all.
- [Ode to Joy!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/02/07/ode-to-joy/) - Year 3 and 4 enjoyed exploring rhythmic composition in 3/4 time this week. They also learned about ensemble playing in Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' on the recorder!
- [Crumble in the first week back to school! But not what you may think...](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/01/12/crumble-in-the-first-week-back-to-school-but-not-what-you-may-think/) - Not apple crumble but our new Crumble boards! Block based programming to manoeuvre Crumblebots around the classroom. Great fun and learning to debug to correct errors.
- [OVS are ISA U11 Football Midland Champions 2023!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/11/10/ovs-are-isa-u11-football-midland-champions-2023/) - So proud of our Under 11 boys who played in the ISA Midlands competition this week. We love playing football at Old Vicarage School and the lads were undefeated in every game and have qualified for the National Final! Fantastic result!
- [Not one, but two Finalist places in the ISA Awards 2023!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/11/06/not-one-but-two-finalist-places-in-the-isa-awards-2023/) - We are so proud of our children and staff team, recognised as one of three finalists in the UK for the Independent Schools Association Awards 2023. Nominated for both Junior School of the Year and also Award for Outstanding Sport in a small independent school is great recognition for the achievements of pupils and staff.
- [A year of celebration for OVS' 90th Birthday begins!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/09/12/a-year-of-celebration-for-ovs-90th-birthday-begins-2/) - The first week of term ended with a glorious birthday celebration in the OVS gardens to recognise 90 years of education at OVS. Families, friends, pupils and staff all gathered to enjoy a buffet and birthday cake in the sunshine. What a wonderful start to the new academic year. .
- [Outstanding Small School](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/07/18/outstanding-small-school/) - An amazing haul for OVS of Regional and National winners medals, trophies, tournament and championship wins throughout 2023. Hugely proud of the children and their sports coaches, both inside and outside school,
- [Congratulations to Wye House - Sports Day Winners 2023](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/07/02/congratulations-to-wye-house-sports-day-winners-2023/) - Another great whole school sports day with children racing from Nursery to Year 6! Congratulations to Wye House, this year's winners.
- [A Speedy Start to the day!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/06/27/a-speedy-start-to-the-day/) - Year 6 got off to a speedy start for their 'Leaver's Do' by going Go Karting! They had a great time and are looking forward to part two - a very special sleepover at school!
- [Fabulous achievement by OVS Quiz Club !](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/06/15/fabulous-achievement-by-ovs-quiz-club/) - Following their recent achievement of 7th place out of 122 schools in the heats, our Quiz Club Mathematicians gave an amazing performance in their competition this week, achieving 39th out of 110 schools and some brilliant competition. We are incredibly proud of them - well done OVS Calculus!
- [Class Trip to Rosliston Forestry Centre](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/06/12/class-trip-to-rosliston-forestry-centre/) - Year 3 and Year 4 have been exploring habitats and mini beast hunts today at Rosliston Forestry Centre today - and what a wonderful, sunny day for a trip!
- [Lifecycle Learning](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/06/07/lifecycle-learning/) - EYFS are patiently waiting for the arrival of two Painted Lady butterflies in the classroom. This wonderful example of lifecycle learning has them eagerly looking for the changes each morning! Watch this space...
- [Animal Magic](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/05/26/animal-magic/) - Nursery and Reception had some very special visitors this week! Such a treat to be up close and personal with so many fabulous animals.
- [STEMtastic Day!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/05/24/stemtastic-day/) - All the children from Nursery to Year 6 were involved in mixed year group teams for our annual STEM Day this week. They were competing to design an aeroplane and aircraft carrier with essential roles ranging from accountant to project manager. We witnessed great collaborative working, innovative ideas and terrific teamwork throughout the day. Fantastic
- [Fantastic results for the OVS mathletes in Quiz Club Mathematics Competition!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/05/19/fantastic-results-for-the-ovs-mathletes-in-quiz-club-mathematics-competition/) - A staggering 122 school teams from across the UK participated in the Quiz Club Mathematics Heats this week. Only 22 teams automatically make it through to the semi-finals and OVS Calculus qualified by coming 8th. OVS Algebra finished 28th and are eagerly awaiting news of whether they will qualify as highest scoring runner-up. Huge congratulations
- [Mental Health Awareness Week 2023](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/05/16/mental-health-awareness-week-2023/) - This morning we came together for assembly wearing green as part of Mental Health Awareness week to support the Mental Health Foundation. This was an initiative led by Year 3 pupil JP. We discussed ways too keep ourselves emotionally healthy, including spending time outdoors, surrounding ourselves with kind and respectful friends, giving back to
- [ISA Regional Art Competition 2022](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2022/10/17/isa-regional-art-competition-2022/) - Many congratulations to CO who placed 1st in the ISA Regional Arts Competition 2022 with Forever Friends and to HB and ER who were both placed second with My Self Portrait and Our Queen. A fabulous achievement out of a record 202 entries!
- [Prize Giving 2022](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2022/07/09/prize-giving-2022/) - What a fabulous day for celebrating the great and many talents of the Old Vicarage School children. A personal tribute from their teacher, exciting photo montage for the Year 6 leavers, wise words from Dr Seuss and whole school choir performances.
- [Wishing you all a great Platinum Jubilee Weekend!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2022/06/01/wishing-you-all-a-great-platinum-jubilee-weekend/)
- [Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at OVS!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2022/05/19/celebrate-the-jubilee-at-ovs/) - Click the poster for more information :-) Join our school celebrations on Friday 27th May. Book your tickets by emailing the School Office office@oldvicarageschool.co.uk.
- [Derbyshire Tennis Aces](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2022/01/25/derbyshire-tennis-aces/) - Congratulations to both these young men for being selected to represent Derbyshire Tennis. Well done - we wish you every success.
- [Fun in the Sunshine](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2021/04/29/fun-in-the-sunshine/) - It's lovely to see so many happy faces back at OVS for the Summer Term.
- [Happy St David's Day!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2021/03/02/happy-st-davids-day/) - The Nursery children made beautiful displays with daffodils for St David's day.
- [Walkies Oscar!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2020/02/24/walkies-oscar/) - Oscar always has lots of volunteers to take him on a walk at breaktime!
- [Derwent House Win Sports Day 2019](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2019/07/09/derwent-house-win-sports-day-2019/)
- [OVS Pupils excel at Derby Arts Festival](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2019/05/21/ovs-pupils-excel-derby-arts-festival/) - We are very proud of all our entrants i this year's Derby Arts Festival. Pupils from Year 1 to Year 8 competed in Vocal. School Choir, Speech & Drama and Instrumental sections of the competition, often winning their classes. This preparation for the skills required in later life is especially important and OVS pupils can
- [Red Nose fun pays dividends!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2019/03/19/red-nose-fun-pays-dividends-500-17/) - Thank you to all our wonderful children, parents and staff for making Red Nose Day 2019 such a success! We raised £500.17 with fun activities and a very special 'I'm a Teacher Get Me Out of Here' critter challenge!
- [Verse Speaking Competition, March 2019](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2019/03/12/verse-speaking-competition-march-2019/) - Congratulations to all our Winners at Verse Speaking and to every child in school from Nursery to Year 8 for learning and reciting a poem.
- [House Music Competition 2019](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2019/02/11/house-music-competition-08-02-19/) - House Music Competition 2019 - A fabulous afternoon of music from OVS pupils from Year 1 to Year 8. Congratulations to the winning house - Derwent!
- [Critters for Snack time?!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2019/01/21/critters-snack-time/)
- [Charity Single premiere!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2018/11/22/charity-single-premiere/) - The amazing Darley Abbey School Choir, formed of Old Vicarage School pupils and pupils from Walter Evans CofE Aided Primary School also in Darley Abbey, recorded their Charity single 'Children of the World (A Hymn for Peace' at Derby Cathedral on 14th November. The single was released to the public on Saturday 17th November at
- [U9 and now U11 Champions too!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2018/10/18/u9-now-u11-champions/) - Congratulations Boys on winning both U9 and U11 football tournaments at DHS
- [OVS 85th Anniversary Ball](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2018/10/18/ovs-85th-anniversary-ball/) - A wonderful night of fun. laughter and celebration for 85 wonderful years of the Old Vicarage School
- [U9 Boys Football Champions](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2018/10/12/u9-boys-football-champions/) - Congratulations to our U9 Boys who won the Derby High Football Tournament this week by winning all their matches and conceding no goals!
- [ISA Honorary Chair - Matthew Adshead](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2018/09/12/isa-honorary-chair-matthew-adshead/) - Independent Education Today reports on the appointment of our very own Headmaster Mr Adshead as ISA Honorary Chair. To read more follow this link: https://ie-today.co.uk/Article/isa-elects-matthew-adshead-as-honorary-chair
- [Spy Mission Challenge - Repton School October 2017](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/10/10/spy-mission-challenge-repton-school-october-2017/)
- [OVS - Finalist for Two ISA Awards 2017](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/09/25/ovs-finalist-two-isa-awards-2017/) - We are very proud to announce that OVS has been shortlisted for 2 ISA Awards this year as follows: ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Pupils' Mental Health & Wellbeing and ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Partnerships.
- [Cricket Coaching from Wayne Madsen, Derbyshire County Cricket Club June 2017](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/06/23/cricket-coaching-wayne-madsen-derbyshire-county-cricket-club-june-2017/)
- [Mad Hatters Lunch - June 2017](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/06/23/mad-hatters-lunch-june-2017/)
- [Charity Dog Show at Old Vicarage School - Sunday 14th May](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/04/04/charity-dog-show-old-vicarage-school-sunday-14th-may/) - Have fun with your pooch and raise money for charity! Lots of classes to choose from and fun for all the family.
- [U9 Netball Tournament Winners March 2017](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/03/15/u9-netball-tournament-winners-march-2017/) - Congratulations to our U9 Netball girls this term. Not only have they had tremendous success with wins like 21-1 yesterday, they also won the OVS Prep School Netball Festival today against Ockbrook, Wellow House and St Wystans. Well done girls.
- [ISA U9 Tag Rugby success, March 2017](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/03/15/isa-u9-tag-rugby-success-march-2017/) - Well done to the U9 tag rugby boys who finished 3rd out of 18 prep school teams entered into the Midlands ISA Tag Rugby Tournament.
- [Charity Dog Event at Old Vicarage School](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/03/15/charity-dog-event-old-vicarage-school/) - These Year 6 boys are organising a charity Dog Event at the Old Vicarage School in the Summer Term. Date for your diary to follow soon!
- [Campfire Cookout!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/03/08/campfire-cookout/) - Here are some photos of the children cooking dampa bread in the woodlands. Tasty!
- [World Book Day](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/03/02/world-book-day/) - What fun World Book Day was! The great OVS Book Swap was a huge success and the children loved dressing up and reading to their peers. Even the staff joined in the spirit of the day!
- [U11A Girls Win Prep School Netball Tournament](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/02/08/u11a-girls-win-prep-school-netball-tournament-2/) - The U11A Girls have won the OVS Netball Tournament trophy for 2017. Thanks to Wellow House for an excellent final and to all the teams who participated. Finally a huge thanks to Repton School for hosting us!
- [Pancake Day 2017](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/02/28/pancake-day-2017/) - Yum! We love celebrating pancake day – making and eating pancakes of course!
- [Science Day 2017](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/02/21/science-day-2017/) - We were invaded by minibeasts this year for Science Day! The children enjoyed a wonderful workshop with amazing creatures to examine and handle, in addition to making wormeries, ant colonies and other critters from arts and craft materials. Congratulations to all the children for the high standard of entries in this year’s competition.
- [Nutrition Edition!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/02/01/nutrition-edition/) - Our nutritionist from Holroyd Howe explained all about healthy food choices to the whole school day.
- [Roald Dahl Experience for our Young Authors](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/02/06/roald-dahl-experience-young-authors/) - The winners of our Young Authors competition were treated to a very special experience at Repton School this week, visiting the boarding house where Roald Dahl studied and slept, played a game of Fives (Dahls favourite sport) and spent time in the wonderful Library at the school.
- [Calling all Minibeasts!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/02/08/calling-all-minibeasts/) - Minibeasts have landed at OVS and are waiting for friends to join them! Please bring your Science Project into school after half term ready for Science Day on Tuesday 21st February.
- [U11A Girls Win Prep School Netball Tournament](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2017/02/08/u11a-girls-win-prep-school-netball-tournament/) - The U11A Girls have won the OVS Netball Tournament trophy for 2017. Thanks to Wellow House for an excellent final and to all the teams who participated. Finally a huge thanks to Repton School for hosting us!
- [A year of <br>celebration for OVS’ 90th Birthday begins!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2024/02/27/a-year-of-celebration-for-ovs-90th-birthday-begins/) - The first week of term ended with a glorious birthday celebration in the OVS gardens to recognise 90 years of education at OVS. Families, friends, pupils and staff all gathered to enjoy a buffet and birthday cake in the sunshine Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum ipsum ex, egestas a commodo quis,
- [Officially 'Excellent' in all areas](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2023/01/13/officially-excellent-in-all-areas/) - Our latest ISI Inspection Report (November 2022) is a wonderful reflection of our special school. We hope that you enjoy reading it. If you would like to come and see what makes OVS so special, please contact the School Office to arrange your personal tour. To read a copy of our latest report click here
- [Mr Adshead reads The Gruffalo! Watch it here!](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2020/03/30/mr-adshead-reads-the-gruffalo-watch-it-here/) - https://www.facebook.com/ovsnurseryprepschoolderby/videos/2533668220186926/
- [Regulatory Compliance Inspection Report 2018](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2018/02/27/regulatory-compliance-inspection-report-2018/) - The RCI Report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) has today been placed in the public domain and can be viewed on our Inspection page. We are pleased to report full compliance with no recommendations!
- [Repton Drama Scholarship Award February 2018](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/2018/02/06/repton-drama-scholarship-award-february-2018/) - Congratulations go to our Year 8 pupil SS for achieving a Drama Scholarship Award to Repton today. His role as Mufasa in the OVS production of The Lion King last year and more recently overall winner of the OVS Verse Speaking Competition 2018 have served him well. A richly deserved award, well done!

## Pages

- [<span>WELCOME FROM THE HEAD</span>Home from Home](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/) - The Old Vicarage School is a family-run, independent day school. Both boys and girls aged 3 – 11 years of age can register and attend.
- [QR Codes](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/news/madagascar-jnr-programme-20th-june-2026/) - Please clink on the link for Sports Day 2026 Programme https://canva.link/sfc23j7msvby1wt
- [Admission](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/admissions/) - The Old Vicarage School is a happy, family-run school in which children are nurtured and stimulated to achieve their potential.
- [EYFS](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/pre-prep/eyfs/) - Discover our Nursery and Reception classes for children aged 3 - 5 at Old Vicarage School in Derbyshire. Small classes, specialist teaching, outdoor learning, and a warm family atmosphere from day one.
- [Reception](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/pre-prep/reception/) - After a year in our Nursery class the transition to Reception is almost seamless for most families, Throughout Nursery children interact at playtime, lunchtime and through joint sessions in our Gruffalo Woods with the Early Years staff team and specialist teachers, Moving to Reception is an exciting opportunity to move classrooms and continue the exciting
- [Why Choose OVS?](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/why-ovs/) - What makes us different is the feeling you get and is notoriously difficult to put into words.
- [A Message From The Head](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/a-message-from-the-head/) - The Old Vicarage School is a unique setting with love as its core value.
- [Pastoral Care](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/school-life/pastoral-care/) - A great benefit of being a small school, compared to larger establishments, is that each pupil is known to all staff, from the ladies serving lunch to the Head of School and all in between.
- [Social Committee](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/school-life/social-committee/) - Some OVS parents volunteer to join the school’s parents’ Social Committee.
- [Current Vacancies](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/current-vacancies/) - Thank you for your interest in a post at the Old Vicarage School. Teaching Vacancies There are no current Teaching Vacancies. Support Vacancies There are currently no support vacancies. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a ‘Suitability to work with children: self-declaration form’. This form must be completed, signed, and returned to the school
- [Inspection Reports](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/inspections/) - More on inspections can be found here.
- [Fees](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/admissions/fees/) - With effect from 1st January 2025, fees for the Old Vicarage School have been set as follows, exclusive of any applicable taxes:
- [Pre Prep](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/pre-prep/) - Pre Prep at OVS incorporates our Nursery class together with Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes.
- [Policies](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/policies/) - The Parents of the children attending the Old Vicarage School should be aware that the school has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are their pupils.
- [Community](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/community/) - The OVS School Council supports Foundation Derbyshire and makes an annual grant to local groups.
- [Our School](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/) - Welcome to the Old Vicarage School site - we are delighted that you would like to learn more about our community.
- [Destination Schools](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/prep-school/destination-schools/) - Old Vicarage School is a truly independent preparatory school.
- [Lunch Menus](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/parents/lunch-menus/) - Our weekly school menus are published in advance and are displayed outside of the kitchen door.
- [Contact Us](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/contact-us/) - Telephone the school on: 01332 557130 or email the School Office at: office@oldvicarageschool.co.uk to arrange a personal meeting and tour with the Head of School.
- [School History](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/history/) - The Old Vicarage School was established in 1933 as an independent, fee paying day school for boys and girls.
- [Book a Visit](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/admissions/book-a-visit/) - A visit to Old Vicarage School is an opportunity to observe first-hand the warm and nurturing relationships which underpin the quality learning and care that is at the heart of our school.
- [Admissions Process](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/admissions/admissions-process/) - It is wonderful to hear so many families say that they are bowled over by the warmth of the welcome that they receive at the Old Vicarage School, as soon as they enter our gates.
- [Request a Prospectus](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/admissions/request-a-prospectus/) - We would love to share more information with you and you may complete this form to request an electronic or printed copy of our school prospectus.
- [Meet The Team](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/meet-the-team/) - Meet the teaching staff at the Old Vicarage School.
- [Prep School](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/prep-school/) - Years 3-6 form the OVS Prep school. Through these years children develop, grow and are prepared for the challenges of secondary school.
- [School Life](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/school-life/) - School life at OVS is vibrant and varied.
- [Term Dates](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/parents/term-dates/) - Term dates for Old Vicarage School can be found here.
- [Easter Competition](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/easter-competition/) - Thank you for your interest in our competition! Please complete the fields below to enter. For more information about Puddy Muddles Playgroup and to book one of their sessions please use this link - www.puddymuddlesplaygroup.com If you'd like to know more about the Old Vicarage School please do take a look through our website or
- [Parent Resources](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/parents/parent-resources/) - More on parent resources can be found here.
- [Week Ahead](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/parents/week-ahead/) - Each week the school office will send out a communication to parents, detailing the events of the week ahead.
- [School Council](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/school-life/school-council/) - School Council is an important way to provide leadership opportunities for our pupils and to help guide them through how to develop and deliver solutions in this role.
- [Cookies](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/cookies/) - Cookie Policy
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy
- [Key Stage 1](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/pre-prep/key-stage-1/) - Reading is given a high priority. Children follow The Ruth Miskin, Read Write Inc. course as they take the first steps in learning to read.
- [Wellbeing](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/school-life/wellbeing/) - Like all parents, we want your child to feel loved and to know how to love others.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/terms-conditions/) - Each parent when accepting the offer of a place at the Old Vicarage School agree to abide by the Parent – School Contract, a copy of which is issued with confirmation of a child’s place.
- [Wraparound Care](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/school-life/wraparound-care/) - Pupils are supervised by OVS staff from 8.10 - 4.00pm as part of an extended school day.
- [Clubs & Activities](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/school-life/clubs-activities/) - We aim to provide a broad and varied range of school clubs, providing children the opportunity to try as many different activities as possible.
- [Catering](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/school-life/catering/) - School Catering from Holroyd Howe Simply put - the children love the food at OVS!
- [Key Stage 2](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/prep-school/key-stage-2/) - At the Old Vicarage School we recognise that each child is unique.
- [Policies](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/policies/) - More on policies here at OVS can be found here.
- [Uniform](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/parents/uniform/) - Please see the document below for full details of the OVS uniform List.
- [Calendar](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/parents/calendar/) - Academic Year 2024-2025NB: Additional events will take place including sports fixtures, class trip, parent meetings etc.
- [Our Values](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/our-values/) - OVS is a family run school. We see every child as an extension of our own family.
- [Advisory Board](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/advisory-board/) - An Advisory Board has been established at the Old Vicarage School by the current Proprietors to assist the Head of School with decisions regarding the future development and current affairs relating to the educational provision at the school
- [Third level menu](https://www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk/our-school/a-message-from-the-head/third-level-menu/) - More on the third level menu can be found here.

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