ROWLEDGE CHURCH OF ENGLAND CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL in Surrey, Farnham

Education Centre Information: Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Hampshire
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: 210
Number of boys: 106
Number of girls: 104
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

One-form-entry school founded in 1875; in heart of village. Three recently-built classrooms, ICT suite with networked computers, new hall; also extended playground neighbouring large playing field. Over-subscribed, with 1.2 applications per place; 45-50-55 applications for 30 places. Lies next to Alice Holt Forest, with own access point for environmental studies. Extra-curricular clubs: football, netball, hockey, rounders, cricket, gym, table tennis, art and crafts, choir, orchestra and recorder. Strongly promotes music; high achievement. Community links 'excellent': takes part in annual Rowledge Village Fair, Farnham Carnival, links with St James's Church in village. Fundraising for various charities. School Council, with classes represented by 'Young Governors'. After-school care, until 6pm. Categorised by Hampshire local education authority as 'highly effective'. Healthy school; Activemark Gold; Basic Skills Quality Mark (2003); Investor in People status (2005); DfES achievement award (2000, 2001, 2002); Activemark Gold (2003). Ethos: 'Caring, forward-thinking, with excellence and high standards underpinning all school activities'.