LONGNEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL in Gloucestershire, Gloucester

Education Centre Information: Longney Church of England Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Gloucestershire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Hamlet and Isolated Dwelling - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Gloucester
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 111
Number of boys: 52
Number of girls: 59
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school founded in 1862 and its main building comprises a hall, kitchen/servery, library and two classrooms with two further classrooms at the back of the main building. There is also a large grassed area with football pitch, long jump pit, conservation area, adventure playground and a playground at the front of the school. Each classroom is well equipped with personal computers and the school is linked through the Internet. The school offers various extra-curricular activities including choir, nature club, ICT and sports. Junior children are taken for climbing and dry slope skiing and children in Years 3 to 6 have the opportunity to go on a one-week residential visit. Each year the school selects charities to support and raises money through sponsored events and non-uniform days. Within the framework of its controlled status the school fulfils the aim of a Church of England School, namely to provide high education for all pupils in the context of the Christian faith and practice. The school is over-subscribed with two applicants for every place.