ESHER COFE AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL in Surrey, Esher

Education Centre Information: Esher CofE Aided Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Surrey
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 Guildford
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 420
Number of boys: 198
Number of girls: 222
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Esher CofE Aided Primary School was founded on Esher Green in 1859, with King Leopold of the Belgians a major fund contributor. Queen Victoria also became a royal patron. The school later moved to its current site with a field and a playground, a swimming pool on site, and a tennis club next door. There is a separate reception building with its own outdoor area. In addition to the full national curriculum, French is taught from Year 5. A programme of enrichment activities runs for Year 5 and 6 pupils, including Latin, chess, philosophy, ICT and mini-bridge. Pupils have pen-pal links with children at an American school. After-school clubs offer French, aerobics, drama, netball, football, art and cricket. Teams from the school play regular competitive netball and football against local schools. Pupils visit local elderly people's homes at Harvest and Christmas, and there are links with a school in India as part of a charity fundraising venture. After-school care, until 5.30pm. Over-subscribed, with 1.1 applications per place. Investor in People status; DfES achievement award. Ethos: 'High expectations within a supportive school community and a caring Christian ethos'.