BURRINGTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL in Somerset, Bristol

Education Centre Information: Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: North Somerset
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Bath and Wells
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 78
Number of boys: 38
Number of girls: 40
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

A school with 'traditional roots and a modern outlook', Burrington is located in the Mendip Hills near the Somerset border.' The main school building was built in 1854, but has been extended since and the buildings, now in 'excellent order', have featured more than once in television dramas and documentaries. The school now includes four classrooms, a library/computer room, offices, a staffroom, resources room, two playgrounds and a playing field, and uses the local environment for study. In addition to core subjects, music and sport are 'particular strengths' of the school, which has a school orchestra, a choir and provides a wide range of sports including skiing. The school's teams include netball, football, dance and a 'strong' swimming team. Other initiatives include residential field studies, a wide range of after school clubs and links with other countries such as Uganda and Kenya and 'high profile' charity support. The school has 'high standards and expectations'.