PARRETT AND AXE CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL in Dorset, Beaminster

Education Centre Information: Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Dorset
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 Salisbury
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 104
Number of boys: 51
Number of girls: 53
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Parrett and Axe School is a small school situated on the edge of Dorset. The school is committed to giving all its children equal access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum in which individual needs are met. The old Mosterton School opened in 1876. The present school opened in modern, spacious, open-plan surroundings in 1976, funded jointly by the local authority, the Diocese of Salisbury and funds raised locally. Its aim is to create a positive, interesting and stimulating environment in which children can develop and mature to achieve their full potential. Every class has access to networked PCs the internet, and a range of control equipment. In addition to the formal subjects taught within the school there is a wide range of activities, which takes place outside school hours in which it encourages the children to take part. It is a place where the Christian faith is at the centre of everything and will encompass all aspects of school life.