BRIDGE TOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL in Warwickshire, Stratford upon Avon

Education Centre Information: Bridge Town Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Warwickshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 326
Number of boys: 177
Number of girls: 149
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1964, the school is situated south of the River Avon and serves the surrounding district of the Bridge Town, in addition to the outlying villages of Clifford Chambers, Alderminster and Preston on Stour. The main building currently houses four of its eight classes and a major rebuilding programme is scheduled to commence in 2000-2001, which will extend the main building and enable all classes to be located within it. The school is heavily over-subscribed, with over 40 children being refused admission in September 2000. Pupils benefit from 'extensive' playing fields, and the school netball and football teams were the local area champions in 1999-2000. Athletics, rounders, cricket, hockey and cross-country running are some of the other sporting activities on offer to children. Bridge Town has 'good community links with individuals and agencies/organisations'. Donations are made to a number of charities annually. A full-time special educational needs (SEN) co-ordinator, a part-time SEN teacher and two full-time SEN assistants provide learning support for children with specific needs, both in groups and individually in the school's SEN room.