BOWDON COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Cheshire, Altrincham

Education Centre Information: Bowdon CofE Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided 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: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Chester
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 439
Number of boys: 214
Number of girls: 225
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1533 to be a grammar school for the education of the poor of Bowdon on a site in Richmond Road; rebuilt in 1670, with further additions in 1806; replaced in 1969 by the existing purpose-built school on a green-field site in Grange Road, financed jointly by the local education authority and St Mary's Parish Church, Bowdon. Aim is "to provide the opportunity for all children to achieve their full potential in a caring and secure Christian atmosphere". Proud of achievmeent by pupils of all abilities; most transfer to local grammar schools. High priority given to sport, music and performance. Recent policies for developing thinking skills, for gifted and talneted pupils, and for developing learning environments. All classes are connected to a computer network, with tightly-controlled internet and email access; purpose-built ICT suite. French taught throughout the school. Before-school care, from 8am; after-school care, until 6.30pm. Over-subscribed, with two applications per place. Healthy Schools gold award. Investor in People status (2000).organised into fourteen classes (six infant, eight junior) according to age. The school provides a wide range of extra curricular sporting activities using school staff and outside agencies including Sale Sharks, Fitkids, Bowdon Cricket and Hockey Club, the British Judo Education, Manchester Football Activities, Timperley Lacrosse Club. Ethos: 'A Christian ethos of enjoyment, caring, support and challenge. The school works in partnership with parents and carers'.