Welcome
Welcome to the Hanham Primary Federation (HPF), where we proudly bring together two distinct schools—Samuel White’s Infant School and Hanham Abbots Junior School—on one ambitious journey of educational excellence.
At Hanham Primary Federation, we are ambitious! This guiding principle shapes everything we do, empowering our children to grow, adapt, and thrive in an exciting and dynamic future.
At the heart of our Federation are the core values of enjoyment, respect, perseverance, responsibility, and independence. These values are embedded in our daily life, ensuring every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated for who they are.
Our curriculum is underpinned by three key pedagogical approaches:
- Active: Learning is engaging, purposeful, and hands-on.
- Collaborative: We work together, learning from one another in a supportive community.
- Inclusive: Every child is valued and supported to achieve their fullest potential.
We are passionate about providing a rich, supportive environment where children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. At Hanham Primary Federation, we are committed to helping every child develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed on their individual journey.
Thank you for joining us in celebrating a shared love of learning and the opportunities ahead.
Warm regards,
Gabby Howells
Headteacher, Hanham Primary Federation
Reception 2027
Please call the school or scan this QR code to book your place.
Looking for a preschool place for September 2027? Please call the school office.
Pupils are immensely proud of their school. When asked to describe it, they use words such as ambitious, welcoming, exciting, inspiring and safe. These words accurately describe their experience. Pupils have a strong sense of belonging.
HAJ Ofsted 2026
The early years provision is extremely nurturing, ambitious and inclusive. Children receive an exceptional start to school life and achieve impressively well. The setting has a transformational impact on the most vulnerable children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They flourish in the provision. SWIS Ofsted 2026
Proud to be part of…
In September 2023, Hanham Primary Federation (Samuel White’s Infants & Hanham Abbots Juniors) became part of The Leaf Multi-Academy Trust; a new family of 13 primary schools. This means that the school is now an Academy, funded directly by the Department of Education instead of South Gloucestershire Local Authority. The school continues to keep it’s own unique identity (including being referred to as Hanham Primary Federation and/or Samuel White’s Infants & Hanham Abbots Juniors) and will continue to work closely with the other maintained schools locally. However, in addition to this, we now have a special strategic relationship with the other schools in The Leaf Trust to help strengthen our successful community still further. To find out more, click on this link The Leaf Trust.
Reporting Absence
Samuel White’s Infants & Hanham Abbots Juniors
Due to the number of current absences, please could parents/carers report all absences either by email absence@hanhamprimaryfederation.org, or by calling the Absence Line: 01454 866576 (option 1) rather than reporting it to the class teacher or on Dojo.
We thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
School Hours
EYFS/KS1
Can arrive between 8.45-9am and finish at 3.15pm
KS2
Start at 8.45am and finish at 3.15pm.
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