STEETON PRIMARY SCHOOL in West Yorkshire, Keighley

Education Centre Information: Steeton Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Bradford
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: 284
Number of boys: 164
Number of girls: 120
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Situated in the Craven Ward in Bradford, the 'friendly and supportive' school underwent major renovations and refurbishment in 1988, having originally been founded in 1851. The school grounds contain hard play and grass areas, as well as a wild area. It is 'very much a community school' and there is a 'high level' of parental involvement in the classroom, in the friends association and on the governing body. A home reading scheme encourages parents to help with their children's education at home. The curriculum is taught either in classes, groups or individually, and pupils are put into ability groups for maths from Year 1. Differentiated activities are offered for more able pupils. 'First hand experience' is provided through visits outside the school and children in Year 6 attend swimming lessons in the summer term. The 'many' out of school clubs include French, ocarina, netball, recorder, homework and cross country. There is also a school council comprised of pupils.