WEST HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL in Devon, Ottery St Mary

Education Centre Information: West Hill 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: 210
Number of boys: 110
Number of girls: 100
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1876 but moved to its present site, in the centre of a large Devon village, during the Christmas vacation in 1991/1992; five classrooms in main building; also separate unit, and two temporary classrooms; small library and additional working areas for craft, ICT, and cookery; attractive grounds. The school was built next to the West Hill village hall and provides a unique joint venture for the benefit of the local community. The village hall is spacious and provides excellent facilities for PE, music and drama. The school offers extra-curricular activities in French, football, cricket, tennis, tag rugby, dance, volleyball, chess, computers, recorders and lessons in brass, woodwind, strings, piano and guitars. Over-subscribed, with 1.6 applications per place. Part of Devon school-childcare link project. Teacher-training partner with Exeter University; Healthy Schools award; Travelwise gold award (2006); Investor in People status (2006); DfES achievement award (2000, 2001, 2002); Activemark. Ethos: 'The school aims to create a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment in which all members of the school community can grow in self-esteem and develop their potential as human beings. A happy, friendly and welcoming school, with a true family atmosphere in which all staff and pupils are positive, caring and optimistic - and they smile!' .