ST NICOLAS' CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMBINED SCHOOL in Berkshire, Maidenhead

Education Centre Information: St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School:

Establishment Type:Academy Converter
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire
Reason Establishment Opened: Academy Converter
Establishment Open Date: 01/05/2012
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 Oxford
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 212
Number of boys: 98
Number of girls: 114
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1848, St Nicolas' occupies 'good' accommodation and offers a 'stimulating' learning environment. There is an ICT room, new library, enclosed walkways, two hard surface areas outside with trees for shade and benches to sit on, as well as a sports field held in trust for the school. Pupils go on many curriculum-related outings including visits to galleries, museums, theatres and places of religious interest. The school offers a 'wide range' of extra-curricular activities. Pupils' charitable fundraising is 'extensive' and includes sponsorship for two children in South America. Links between school and parish are 'strong', as are all community links. Relationships with parents are also 'very good' and they are actively encouraged to become involved in school life, through classroom involvement and the 'active' parent teacher association (PTA). The school encourages children to 'think for themselves, to become independent learners and to reach their full potential'.