WILD BANK COMMUNITY SCHOOL in Cheshire, Stalybridge

Education Centre Information: Wild Bank Community School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Tameside
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: 124
Number of boys: 71
Number of girls: 53
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Wild Bank Community School was opened in 1977 and comprises of one single-storey building, which is of open plan design. Wild Bank has extensive well-maintained grounds and hills, fields, gardens, a pond and a stream surround the school. There are separate infant and junior playgrounds. The main building houses three Key Stage 2 and a Key Stage 1 class, a multipurpose hall, an excellent library and a computer suite. It has a large playground and also able to use facilities at Copley High School. The children play traditional team sports as part of the PE curriculum. These include football, netball, athletics, rounders and swimming. The school'supplements the PE activities with a number of school clubs. This is a valuable part of the life of its school. The school aims to provide a happy, secure, stable environment in which all children can reach their full potential and develop a positive self-image.