GREAT HORWOOD CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMBINED SCHOOL in Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

Education Centre Information: Great Horwood Church of England Combined School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire
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 Oxford
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 112
Number of boys: 64
Number of girls: 48
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

This rural school was founded in the 1860s, and its original Victorian building houses a nursery class. The modern section of the school was built in 1969. Great Horwood is surrounded by countryside and the students use the school's own hockey and football pitches. Part of the grounds are used as a conservation area with a pond, wild flower area, over 200 trees, bird boxes and animal habitats. It is the smallest combined school in the area, yet competes regularly in sports such as netball, hockey, rounders, cross-country, athletics, swimming and Kwik cricket. As part of the school's Church of England status, there is regular events in church and priests visit the school often. Great Horwood's Parent-Teacher Association is 'strong' in raising money for school development and the adventure playground. It has worked with local groups such as the Scoutes and the guides in fundraising for such events as the village bonfire and fireworks. After-school clubs include the school choir and small orchestra, and Great Horwood puts on plays involving the whole school.