BURFORD SCHOOL in Buckinghamshire, Marlow

Education Centre Information: Burford School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 417
Number of boys: 217
Number of girls: 200
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Burford School is 27 years old, with 'attractive' grounds and buildings set in a large village on the outskirts of Marlow. It caters for children in both the infant and junior phases of education and the catchment area of the school covers the whole of Marlow Bottom. The main school building comprises classrooms, work areas, a main hall, an ICT room, a library and administrative offices. There are also four temporary classrooms, two of which are used as class bases. The school has a 'strong tradition' of music and sporting activities. Nearly 100 pupils learn instruments, there is a choir and a wind band. A 'wide variety' of sports is available including soccer, netball, rugby, cricket, athletics, table tennis and orienteering. The school team has been the British Schools Orienteering Champions for the last five years. There are 'strong links' with the community, the school buildings are used in the evenings for 'village' activities and provide a meeting place for local community groups. Throughout the year various activities take place which involve the community including gifts to the elderly at harvest time, visits from the local playgroups and school support for the village 'Rose Carnival'. During the year the children support local, national and international charities.