HIGHNAM COFE PRIMARY ACADEMY in Gloucestershire, Gloucester

Education Centre Information: Highnam CofE Primary Academy:

Establishment Type:Academy Converter
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Gloucestershire
Reason Establishment Opened: Academy Converter
Establishment Open Date: 01/08/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Gloucester
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 179
Number of boys: 83
Number of girls: 96
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Highnam is a co-educational day school for children aged between 4 and 11 years. The school was built in 1981 to serve the growing village of Highnam. It has a well-equipped hall, ICT suite and a large playground and sports field. The classrooms are stimulating and purposeful, providing a safe, happy, caring and well ordered environment which is conducive to learning. The school'strongly recognise and appreciate the partnership of children, parents, staff, governors and thecommunity and aims to provide every opportunity for all children to develop their abilities to the fullest extent. Extra-curricular activities available are choir, football, French, netball, recorders (beginners/intermediate/seniors), rugby, school orchestra and tennis. The school was awarded 'Beacon Status' in 2000. Highnam School wants to provide a stimulating environment and a happy atmosphere in which all children can achieve their full potential, both academically and socially, so that they can become adaptable, fulfilled members of a changing society.