ASHCOTT PRIMARY SCHOOL in Somerset, Bridgwater

Education Centre Information: Ashcott Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: 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: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 113
Number of boys: 71
Number of girls: 42
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1986, the school is set in a 'large' site on the edge of the village, with views towards the Mendip Hills. The main building consists of two classrooms, a kitchen hall, an information and communications technology suite/library and two more classrooms and an office block outside. The 'landscaped grounds' consist of two hard-surface playgrounds and an adventure playground, gardens, a nature trail and a 'large' playing field. A 'variety' of curricular and extra-curricular activities is on offer such as violin, recorder, brass and woodwind tuition, netball, cricket, rugby and several others. In 1999, children collaborated with local schools to perform in a rock musical. The Year 5 and 6 students produced a book of writings in a project with the RSPB based on the local Ham Wall Release. This is now developing into an internet project between the local education authority, RSPB and local schools. Ashcott has 'close links' with local small schools as part of the Collaboration Amongst Small Schools. Charity fund-raising activities are'regular'.