BRINGHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL in Leicestershire, Market Harborough

Education Centre Information: Bringhurst 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: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 148
Number of boys: 69
Number of girls: 79
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school was opened in 1875, the school is located in the extreme south-east of Leicestershire on an extremely attractive site with views of farmland and nearby Rockingham Castle. It serves a number of villages and hamlets, mostly owner-occupied, and also attracts a significant number of pupils from neighbouring Northamptonshire. Its spacious grounds offer playing fields, two playgrounds and an environmental area with pond. In addition to National Curriculum subjects children can learn French. Special educational needs (SEN) is 'very well resourced' with a large variety of materials, computer programmes, and a part-time SEN teacher. The school encourages a variety of sports and coaches are invited to teach cricket, rugby and football. In 2001, Bringhurst Primary football team won the local league and a number of local tournaments. The school is also a past winner of the Telegraph Schools Newspaper competition. The strong parent-teachers association raises large amounts of money and pupils raise funds for charity.