OUGHTRINGTON COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL in Cheshire, Lymm

Education Centre Information: Oughtrington Community Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Warrington
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 394
Number of boys: 205
Number of girls: 189
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Oughtrington was established in 1972 and is situated in 'large, well equipped' grounds which are 'eco-friendly'. The school aims to provide a 'secure, happy, caring and stimulating environment, where each child may develop to his/her potential mentally, physically, emotionally, socially and aesthetically, according to age, aptitude and ability'. The school bases its curriculum on the National Curriculum, and it places great emphasis on the basic skills of literacy and numeracy. French and German are also offered to pupils in Year 6, and there is a video conference link with the high school. The school often arranges day trips in connection with topic work, and it offers a variety of activities, before and after school and during the school lunch break. These include netball, football, ocarina, gymnastics, cycling proficiencey, atheletics, short tennis, dance, environmental studies, gardening, computer club and drama. Throughout the year the school becomes involved in raising money for charities of all kinds, and parents and teachers run a bookshop on Wednesday afternoons. There is a 'strong' parent-teacher association (PTA) which raises money for the school as well as organising social events. The school is 'at the heart' of the local commmunity and has close links with the local elderly people through Year 6 pupils helping at the Luncheon Club in Oughtrington Community Centre.