WOOLHAMPTON C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL in Berkshire, Reading

Education Centre Information: Woolhampton C.E. Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided 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: 90
Number of boys: 45
Number of girls: 45
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Woolhampton Church of England Primary School is set at the edge of the village of Woolhampton, six miles west of Reading, and draws pupils from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. It was built by the Countess of Falmouth to educate the children of the Woolhampton estate and village. The national curriculum consists of nine subjects which includes the core subjects - English, mathematics, science and technology and foundation subjects - history, geography, music, art, physical education, religious education and personal, social and health education. The school has a wide range of extra-curricular activities which includes country dancing, drama, athletics, French, craft, recorders, tennis, chess, rugby. The school has developed strong links with the John Simmonds True based at Rushall Farm and the Thatcham Discovery Centre. The school aims to enable every child to progress towards the realisation of his potential, within Christian principles.