SOUTH HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL in Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead

Education Centre Information: South Hill 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: 212
Number of boys: 123
Number of girls: 89
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1951, South Hill occupies a single story building in a 'very pleasant' parkland site adjacent to the town centre. The school is 'light and airy', making the maximum use of glass, and its 'far-sighted' design won a number of architectural awards and is still considered a landmark in school design. It has eight classrooms and is a 'formal, traditional' school committed to high standards in work and sport. South Hill is fortunate to have a playing field and two hard play areas on-site. In winter, part of the grassed area is used as an official junior sized football pitch whilst in summer a cricket square, rounders markings and athletics track are substituted. A special needs co-ordinator helps each child develop their 'full potential'. The school aims to be 'a learning partnership' in 'close cooperation' with parents. Teaching staff give their own time to provide lunch-time or after-school activity clubs including netball, football, Fish (Christian), gardening, drama, pottery and orchestra. A private frim, Norman Education, offers brass and woodwind tuition for pupils on a fee paying basis. The school is oversubscribed and receives three applications for every place.