HIGH BEECHES PRIMARY SCHOOL in Hertfordshire, Harpenden
Education Centre Information: High Beeches Primary School:
Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Hertfordshire
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: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 205
Number of boys: 107
Number of girls: 98
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:
Opened in 1975; single-storey building, extensively modernised, in suburb of Harpenden, about half a mile to the east of the town centre; single-age classes; over-subscribed, with more than six applications per place. Extra-curricular activities: French, gymnastics, football, netball, athletics, tennis, orchestra, choir, chess, cricket, and rounders. Links with local Darby and Joan Club, local church and residential centre for elderly. Class representatives sit on school council and agree which charities the school will support. Active parent-teacher association; family activities throughout school year. After-school care, off-site at another school until 6.30pm. Activemark Gold (2004); Basic Skills Quality Mark (2005); Investor in People status (2004); DfES achievement award (2002, 2003); Activemark Gold (2004). Ethos: 'Friendly and supportive, enabling all children to learn. We strive to teach a love of learning'.
Address:
Address: Aldwickbury Crescent
Postcode: AL5 5SD
Hertfordshire, Harpenden.
Telephone: 01582 767966
Fax: 01582 620360
Website: http://www.highbeeches.herts.sch.uk
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