Background to the School

William Watkins, a wealthy local timber merchant built the original school in 1846. The 'new' school was opened in 1965, sited in a pleasant rural setting. The grounds are particularly attractive with many mature trees and open grassy spaces, providing quiet seating and picnic areas. There is an excellent swimming pool, built and originally funded by parents.

The school comprises a flat-roofed building with hall and four class bases. There are two additional re-locatable classrooms, each with their own toilets and an additional permanent outside classroom and a dedicated ICT Suite. There has been extensive recent work on the buildings with the provision of a fully equipped outside teaching area for the Reception class, painting of the exterior of the school new toilets for junior children and a purpose built library and group room. In addition the PTA has redecorated some of the classrooms and other areas in the school.

Meals are cooked on the premises and served in a caring, family setting. The extensive playing field is accessible to the children on dry days and provides the school with excellent sports facilities. There are two wet weather playgrounds.