BRAMLEY VALE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Derbyshire, Chesterfield

Education Centre Information: Bramley Vale Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Derbyshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 124
Number of boys: 66
Number of girls: 58
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1934, the school is situated in the village of Bramley Vale, an area of 'high social deprivation', and is adjacent to the Hardwick estate, a national trust property. The five classrooms, nursery, mother-and-toddler room, offices, computer suite, baby clinic, hall, and library are all housed in a 'Swiss-style' building which also has a 'large' playground and playing field. The school, which is not over-subscribed, has won millennium awards for raising literacy levels and for creating a 'story sacks library' as well as an award for healthy living. It is 'very much a community school.' Parents work voluntarily in the school and take up the adult courses that are on offer. A governor and a teacher are responsible for co-ordinating responses to when a child is identified with special educational needs (SEN). Lunchtime and after-school activities include drama classes, story club, recorder class and netball, football and hockey lessons and matches. The school has also been involved in raising money for charity.