ALL SAINTS COFE JUNIOR SCHOOL in Derbyshire, Matlock

Education Centre Information: All Saints CofE Junior School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Derbyshire
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 Derby
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 206
Number of boys: 106
Number of girls: 100
Age Range: 7-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The original school building was constructed in 1874 and the younger children, Years 3 and 4 are currently accommodated on this site. Older pupils are housed on another site half a mile away at Hurds Hollow. The newer building was opened in 1971, has an area of 1.6 hectares and overlooks the Derwent Valley. Additional buildings were opened in 1980 and these are 'semi-open plan' in design. Further additions to the school are due to be completed in 2002 and will facilitate the move of younger pupils to the Hurds Hollow site also. Strong links have been maintained with the local church of the same name over the years. Instrumental tuition is available in the violin, keyboard, brass, flute and cello. The school's parent, teacher and friends association is 'active' and becomes involved in a number of fundraising activities. There is a house system in operation, and pupils are placed in one of the schools four houses at random. Pupils gain points for their house through academic effort, social responsibility and sporting achievements and inter-house quizzes and sporting activities are arranged on a regular basis.