OLDFIELD BROW PRIMARY SCHOOL in Cheshire, Altrincham

Education Centre Information: Oldfield Brow Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Trafford
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: 225
Number of boys: 115
Number of girls: 110
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Oldfield Brow Primary School was opened in 1932. It is housed in an impressive building in a quiet location surrounded on two sides by fields and a community playing field. Housing in the area is a mixture of council and privately owned housing and many families remain in the area throughout their whole lives. Key Stage 2 results have greatly improved over the past year and the school was named as one of the top ten most improved primary schools in England in 2000. It provides After-school clubs such as football, netball, science, gymnastics, photography, environmental study, recorder, French and astronomy. Oldfield was one of 10 Trafford schools to work with a Danish artist to produce a large paper mobile at Manchester Airport and also recently hosted a Japanese intern for six months. The school is also involved in workshops with the Halle orchestra and the Royal Exchange theatre. It regularly supports the NSPCC and Marie Curie cancer appeal for which a daffodil garden of hope has been planted in the school grounds. There are strong links with local elderly friends including shared story, book sessions and gardening.