LITTLE CHALFONT PRIMARY SCHOOL in Buckinghamshire, Amersham

Education Centre Information: Little Chalfont Primary 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: 227
Number of boys: 103
Number of girls: 124
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Built in 1961; situated in attractive grounds with large playing fields in quiet residential area; over-subscribed, with 1.5 applications per place. In addition to national curriculum, French is offered in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. Wide range of extra-curricular activities, both during and after school: chess, netball, football, choir, athletics, gardening, tennis, and music. Educational visits made throughout school year; Year 6 pupils go on residential school journey to Isle of wight for five days in summer term. Visits from local community policeman, fire brigade, and Amersham plc, which provides scientists to lead lessons; also visits from elderly residents and voluntary helpers. Investor in People status; DfES achievement award. Ethos: 'The school aims to provide a happy, secure and supportive environment in which children will develop the confidence, responsibility and flexibility to face the challenges they will meet within the school and in the wider community'.