HERSTMONCEUX CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL in East Sussex, Hailsham

Education Centre Information: Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: East Sussex
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Chichester
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 201
Number of boys: 100
Number of girls: 101
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Herstmonceux is a Church of England primary school for children aged four to 11 years. The school is in the centre of the thriving village community of Herstmonceux. It is a one-form entry school and there are seven classes from Reception to Year 6. A new purpose-built sports hall was completed in April 1998 and a covered play area in the summer of 2003. This and other building works have taken place, enhancing the facilities available and making them some of the very best in the local area. Children can take part in a variety of competitive tournaments and matches. These include football, rugby, swimming, netball, athletics and cricket. Children also have the opportunity to learn to play a variety of musical instruments including violin, recorder, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet. The school has been awarded the Basic Skills Quality Mark which acknowledges the contribution the school has made in raising and maintaining standards in numeracy and literacy and for two years the National School Achievement award for the progress its pupils have made. In accordance with its Church foundation and its concern for the best education of local children, the school seeks to provide an atmosphere of friendship and trust, in which emotional needs are recognised and met, consideration shown and tolerance exercised.