Bassetts Farm Primary School

A love of learning for life

St John’s Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 4GB

01395 275968

admin@bassetts-farm.devon.sch.uk

Welcome, we look forward to seeing you in September 2025.  

A warm welcome to all our new Reception children and their families! We are delighted that you will be joining the Reception class at Bassetts Farm Primary School. On this page you will find some information  to help you settle into Bassetts School. We will be adding information over the coming weeks.

We know that starting school is a big step and that you will have lots of questions as your child start on this adventure. 

Welcome from Mrs Bennett

Our Classes and Classrooms

Within Reception, the children work and play together as a unit. In Reception we have 2 classes: Poppies and Sunflowers. Both classes work together and during discovery times and playtimes are learning together within the unit.

Key Dates: 

Friday 25th April- We will start sending out the New Starter Welcome packs.

Monday 12th May – Please ensure that you have returned all forms contained in the welcome pack. This will help us to get to know your child a little.

Tuesday 10th June at 9.05 am - information meeting about starting school and arranging individual visits.

Wednesday 25th June - Story time and Teddy Bear’s Snack. Please bring a cuddly toy - It is likely that we will be running two visits during the day. Your child’s time to be confirmed at the meeting on 10th June. We will provide a small snack.

Wednesday 9th July - The children will spend time in their new Reception class. School uniform does not need to be worn. Time to be confirmed at the meeting on 10th June.

Meet the teacher 16th – 17th July - We will arrange an individual visit time, with you at the meeting on Tuesday 10th June.         

Thursday 4th September – Children start school full-time, 8.50am - 3.20pm (doors open at 8.40am)

Term Dates: click here

Wrap Around Care- Breakfast and After School Club- click here

The school office can help with booking places for September.

Uniform: