FRODSHAM COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Cheshire, Frodsham

Education Centre Information: Frodsham CofE Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
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: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Chester
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 206
Number of boys: 101
Number of girls: 105
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

This school was built in 1892 and appeared in late 19th century. It has many historical features including original fireplaces, school bell, bell-tower and original oak-panelled main door, which has recently been restored and re-hung. Modernisation and extension of the school has been a continual process since the 1970s. The parent-teacher association has helped to provide a new and developing corridor library, an infant reading room, and a junior fiction library. To the front of the building is an elevated lawn, believed to be part of a medieval pasture. At the rear of the building are an upper and lower tarmac play areas as well as a large playing field and it is also housed within the grounds is a pond and woodland area. It includes many sporting activities including football, netball, rounders, cricket and cycling. The school takes part in Frodsham Schools cross-country runs, netball, rounders, and football tournaments. The choir has performed with the Frodsham Choral society and has taken part in a Radio Merseyside programme. Individual music tuition is organised by the schools music service and is paid for by parents. The school aims to provide Christian values of love, acceptance and forgiveness.