HORBURY ST PETER'S AND CLIFTON COFE (VC) PRIMARY SCHOOL in West Yorkshire, Wakefield

Education Centre Information: Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Wakefield
Reason Establishment Opened: Result of Amalgamation
Establishment Open Date: 01/09/2010
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 Wakefield
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 319
Number of boys: 168
Number of girls: 151
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The original school was built in the centre of the village in 1849, and it recently celebrated its 150th birthday. The present school dates from 1981 and is situated in the centre of Horbury in 'delightful' grounds, which have been 'extensively' developed to include a 'large' wild area, a bog area, ponds, various gardens and trails and a study centre. Children showing aptitude can learn a string, woodwind or brass instrument, and all children participate in at least two concerts or productions while at the school. There is a school choir and some members have also joined the Wakefield Junior Youth Choir. Older pupils take swimming lessons and the school holds its own annual swimming gala. Year 6 children take part in abseiling, caving and orienteering on a residential visit. A bookshop is run in the school once a week. The 'flourishing' Parent Teacher Association promotes cultural, social and fundraising activities to benefit pupils.