STREATLEY C.E. VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL in Berkshire, Reading

Education Centre Information: Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: West Berkshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Oxford
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 97
Number of boys: 46
Number of girls: 51
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Streatley Church of England Voluntary Controlled School was built in 1970s. It is a rural school set in leafy grounds at foot of Lardon Chase on ridgeway of Berkshire Downs. The school is located in village of Streatley, conservation area of outstanding natural beauty looking down onto River Thames. It occupies well-resourced building providing ample facilities, with its own swimming pool, well-equipped gymnasium, outdoor enclosed patios, adventure playground and wooded banks. It serves parishes of Streatley and Westridge Green, but also attracts pupils from further afield. It is a school where considerate behaviour and sound attitudes towards work produce is very high. In recent years, extra-curricular activities have included cycling proficiency, chess, football, cricket, folk dancing, green club and Le Club Francais. Over-subscribed, with 1.4 applications per place. Investor in People status (2005); DfES achievement award (2003). Ethos: 'Christian values of respect, concern for others, and a belief in truth'.