QUEENSGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Cheshire, Stockport

Education Centre Information: Queensgate Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Stockport
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: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 239
Number of boys: 119
Number of girls: 120
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Background:

Built in 1960s; extensive grounds with mature planting and playing field; one-form-entry school serving Bramhall area of Stockport; well-established nursery class. High-quality ICT suite and library extension; interactive whiteboards in all classes, including the nursery; lead school with local education authority for interactive whiteboards; member of Stockport networked learning community. Curriculum described as 'broad, rich and innovative'; includes modern foreign languages. Emphasises importance of art, music, and sport; outstanding school choir; extensive range of extra-curricular activities. Before-school care, from 7.45am; after-school care, until 5.30pm. NAACE ICT mark (2006). Beacon status (2006); Basic Skills Quality Mark (2000); DfES achievement award (2001); training school status (2002). Strong supportive ethos; 'can do' culture that values and enables all members of the school community. 'The quality of relationships is a strength of the school'.