MONTPELIER JUNIOR SCHOOL in Devon, Plymouth

Education Centre Information: Montpelier Junior School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Plymouth
Reason Establishment Closed: Result of Amalgamation
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2005
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: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 413
Number of boys: 201
Number of girls: 212
Age Range: 7-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Montpelier Junior School was founded in 1949. The school's facilities include a state of the art computer suite, music room, library and a well-equipped room for special needs. In addition to 40 laptops in the computer suite, each classroom has a minimum of three lap top computers. From September 2004 interactive whiteboards will be installed in every teaching area. The school offers a number of extra- curricular activities including netball, football, hockey, mini tennis, cross-country running and athletics. In addition club activities include choir, musical instrument tuition, elocution, art, computers and homework. All children are given the opportunity to participate in educational activities that involve visiting speakers, musicians and theatre companies. The school promotes visits and trips to places of historic, local and environmental interest. It attempts to provide a broad and balanced education that fosters the development of every child's intellect and creativity. The school aims to foster the learning imagination and the creative understanding of all children.