SHALDON PRIMARY SCHOOL in Devon, Teignmouth

Education Centre Information: Shaldon Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Devon
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 207
Number of boys: 101
Number of girls: 106
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1875, Shaldon Primary has grown from a five-class to an eight-class school in the last eight years. It occupies a split site, with the school hall situated 80 metres from the main school building. The first phase of remodelling was completed in 1997, during which the school grounds were redeveloped with the help of parents. Facilities now include a swimming pool, a maths and science garden, play equipment, a quiet area, a wild area and a pond. Each year an outdoor pursuits walk is held. The school is proud of the extra-curricular activities that are on offer. Clubs include rounders, netball, football, recorders, French, a music ensemble, cross-country, athletics and cricket. The school football team won the East Teignbridge League and the Teignbridge School FA Cup in 1999. The school also has maypole teams which perform in the summer term at weekly events. Key Stage 2 pupils have the opportunity to go on a French exchange as well as a residential trip to Dartmoor, kayaking and swimming. Key Stage 1 pupils are taken on trips to explore the beach. For the last two years the school has had a 'resident artist' who has taken extra-curricular clubs for the whole school in puppet making, script writing, mime and dance. Pupils are encouraged to raise funds and the school supports a different charity every year.