NEWBOLD VERDON PRIMARY SCHOOL in Leicestershire, Leicester

Education Centre Information: Newbold Verdon Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Leicestershire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 199
Number of boys: 110
Number of girls: 89
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Background:

Newbold Verdon is a well-established co-educational community primary school situated at the heart of the village. The school is proud of its links with the local community and the work of the community centre. The main school building was built in 1909. It has 11 teaching areas, a hall, activity rooms, sensory room, kiln room, library, offices and a kitchen. The children have access to a computer suite including the internet. Outside facilities include a marked activity playground, outdoor play equipment and large playing field with wooded area. School clubs vary from year to year but in recent times have included art, basketball, chess, cross-country, dance, drama, hockey, recorders, roller-skating and rugby. The National Training Awards Organisation has commended the school for its training programme. The school has family oriented ethos, which demonstrates understanding and embraces differences in people and communities locally, nationally and globally.