ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHIPPING NORTON in Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton

Education Centre Information: St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Oxfordshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Oxford
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 251
Number of boys: 137
Number of girls: 114
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School is situated in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. The present school was established in 1991, after the amalgamation of the separate infant and junior schools. In September 2001 the school became a two-form entry school. As a church school it has strong links with the local church. Children make visits to St Mary's Church to take part in special services, such as the carol service and family service. The school offers after-school activities including clubs for French, netball, football, judo, line dancing, art, gymnastics and choral singing. Children also have the opportunity to go on residential trips and visits to theatres. The school has an active Friends of St Mary's parent-teacher association that supports school's activities by fundraising and organising events such as the Christmas Bazaar and Summer Fete. The school aims to create and maintain a stimulating, nurturing and happy environment, based on a Christian foundation.