ST JOHN'S (COFE) PRIMARY ACADEMY, CLIFTON in West Yorkshire, Brighouse

Education Centre Information: St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton:

Establishment Type:Academy Converter
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Calderdale
Reason Establishment Opened: Academy Converter
Establishment Open Date: 01/10/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Wakefield
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 213
Number of boys: 101
Number of girls: 112
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Housed in buildings that have been re-modelled to create bright, modern environment with improved accommodation and provision. Close links with St John's Church; vicar takes active part in school life. Collective worship assemblies take place each day; annual Sunday service for children and their parents. The school aims for children 'to acquire a set of moral and spiritual values and understanding of Christian beliefs, while developing a respect for other faiths and a reverence for all life'. Extra-curricular activities include chess, French, creative movement, folk dancing, football, netball, percussion, orchestra, ball skills, recorders, computers, gymnastics and story club. Groups also take part in concerts, productions and assemblies throughout the year. Traditional team sports and games are catered for; mixed five-a-side football and netball tournaments take place during summer term. Regular educational visits throughout the year. St John's aims to be a 'listening school' and to have close contacts with parents. Activemark; NAACE ICT mark; Beacon status; Charter mark; Basic Skills Quality Mark; Investor in People status. Ethos: 'St John's fosters academic and personal development in a caring and challenging environment so that each individual can achieve his/her full potential. As a Church school, Christian values of loving God and one's neighbour are reflected both in worship and the daily life of the school'.