NORTON ST NICHOLAS COFE (VA) PRIMARY SCHOOL in Hertfordshire, Letchworth Garden City

Education Centre Information: Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided 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: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of St Albans
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 236
Number of boys: 119
Number of girls: 117
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school was founded in 1873 on its present site in the heart of the old village of Norton on the north east boundary of Letchworth, the world's first garden city. Children come from Letchworth and beyond, but mostly from the local community. The single-form entry primary also has a nursery class. It is housed in modern and traditional buildings and boasts a 'superb' hall built in 1996. The school is well-equipped and offers central resources areas, a well-stocked library, computer equipment, audio visual aids, extensive environmental sudies areas and an activity playground. There is a range of after-school clubs such as soccer, netball, music and French. The over-subscribed school has very close links with the parish churches of St George and St Nicholas. 'We support the entitlement of all pupils to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum including the National Curriculum and RE. We recognise the value of all children irrespective of their academic strengths'.