CALVERLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL in West Yorkshire, Pudsey

Education Centre Information: Calverley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Leeds
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: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Bradford
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 284
Number of boys: 155
Number of girls: 129
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

There has been a school connected with St Wilfrid's Parish Church for several hundred years, perhaps as early as 1540. The school has been rebuilt on several sites around the church and for many years was the only school in the local area. Situated just off the A657, Calverley Primary enjoys a 'pleasant view across the Aire Valley'. The main buildings consist of two modernised Victorian buildings joined by further classrooms and an administration block, in addition to three separate classrooms. Adjoining the hall, there is a reference library and youth club. Facilities also include a playground and field with an activity corner for younger children. Older children have the opportunity to learn brass and woodwind instruments and there are recorder lesson and a drama club outside school hours. Outdoor sports include football, rugby, hockey, netball, rounders, athletics and cricket and the school enters football and cricket competitions as well as playing friendly matches, including those with mixed boys and girls teams. Parents are 'always welcome in school for whatever reason'. The school aims to 'create a caring, considerate and kind ethos within the school; one in which, wherever possible, others will be put before oneself in thought and deed; one whose 'rules' are combined in what is regarded as true Christian spirit and character'.