19 September 2019

Over 500 members of the local community explored the extended Cottingley Primary Academy on 19th September, on the eve of its official opening.

Cottingley Primary has expanded from 1½ to 2 form entry and also has places for 2 year olds in its nursery. As South Leeds Life reported, the school achieved its first ever ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in March this year.

The school held the open day with visitors following a treasure hunt to show off its new facilities and celebrate the opening with inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting and more. Amongst the activities visitors were invited to try out ‘green screen’ filming and effects in the IT room, read with their children in the new library and try out freshly cooked school dinners in the dining room. Read more from the South Leeds Life article and see photos below.

The official opening of Cottingley's new building was attended by local dignitaries including Leeds council members and David Bradley, Chair of the school’s Parent and Community Advisory Board.