ST ELIZABETH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Derbyshire, Belper

Education Centre Information: St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided 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: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Nottingham
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 207
Number of boys: 111
Number of girls: 96
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school was founded in 1936 by Francisan sisters and at present is situated above the town on a site formally owned by the Strutt family. Outdoor facilities include 'extensive' playing fields, hard play areas and a wildlife garden. Accommodation comprises eight classrooms, an information and communication technology (ICT) room and a hall. One of the classrooms is a terrapin building which is located adjacent to the infants' playground. Football, rugby, netball, choir, instrumental tuition and information technology are all offered as extra-curricular activities and 'considerable success' has been gained recently in the speech and drama section of the Derby Arts Festival. The school has a 'thriving' parent teacher association and links have been developed with local branches of Safeways, McDonalds, Thorntons and Toyota. The main school can be accessed by wheelchairs and there are further ramps to all other areas of the accommodation. Two special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants have access to a range of resources to provide support to SEN pupils.