AVISHAYES COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL in Somerset, Chard

Education Centre Information: Avishayes Community Primary School:

Establishment Type:Academy Converter
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Somerset
Reason Establishment Opened: Academy Converter
Establishment Open Date: 01/08/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 267
Number of boys: 136
Number of girls: 131
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1968, Avishayes began life as an infant school before becoming a primary as the town population increased. It is now over-subscribed and also provides accommodation for the Chard Recreation, Education and Sports Trust Association. The school building is set in 'extensive' landscaped and wooded grounds and comprises six main teaching areas, three temporary classrooms, a central hall, an indoor swimming pool maintained by the 'very active' parent-teacher association, a resources area and changing rooms. There is also an additional needs resources base which includes facilities for physically handicapped pupils, who are also integrated into mainstream lessons. Extra-curricular activities include recorder groups, two choirs, instrumental tuition, netball, football, swimming, aerobics, gymnastics and the 'Mega-Mix Christian Club'. Excellence in sport is encouraged and there are opportunities to compete against other schools. The school prides itself on playing a part in the community and participates in all local and sporting events. It is also keen to create a 'partnership built on trust' with parents, many of whom assist in classrooms.