Believe, Belong, Become

Alder Tree Primary Academy in Potternewton, Leeds

We have spaces available in all year groups.

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WE ARE WORLD CLASS

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Alder Tree Primary Academy Recognised as a High Performance Learning World Class School

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Believe

We enable children to aspire to great heights and achieve remarkable success.

Belong

We belong to a community where all members are accepted for who they are.

Become

We deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum ensuring children will become model citizens.

Teacher writing on whiteboard while students sit at desks in a classroom, with a sleepy “Z” on the board

Students in purple uniforms sitting on beanbags, reading books outdoors by a brick wall

Volunteers and children at a food bank counter with canned goods and boxed food

Boy in a purple sweater using a desktop computer in a classroom.

Woman in a white patterned shirt standing before a purple circle with gold butterfly accents

Mrs Kate Burton | Principal

Principal’s Welcome

On behalf of all the staff, pupils and Governors can I wish you a warm welcome to Alder Tree Primary Academy.

Here at Alder Tree Primary we are committed to providing the best educational experience for all of our pupils. The focus in our academy is on giving all pupils the opportunity to achieve their full potential. This means providing exciting lessons so they make the best progress they can in their studies but also providing guidance and support so they can develop as happy, well-balanced individuals who can make the right decisions for themselves.

We have been rated

'GOOD'

in all areas in our recent Ofsted Inspection!

Read our press release for more information.

Press Release

Introducing Saplings Nursery

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At Alder Tree Primary Academy every day counts.

Regular attendance at school is vital to help your child achieve and get the best possible start in life.

There are 30 days in a 6 week half term. If your child has one and a half days off school, their attendance will be 95%.

Good attendance is central to pupils’ academic achievement and personal development.

Attendance