HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, WHITWICK, LEICESTERSHIRE in Leicestershire, Coalville

Education Centre Information: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Whitwick, Leicestershire:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Leicestershire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2012
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: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Nottingham
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 186
Number of boys: 89
Number of girls: 97
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Whitwick St John The Baptist CofE Primary School is a primary school for boys and girls. The age range of the pupils is five to 11. The school is on the outskirts of Coalville and serves the ancient village of Whitwick, which is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The school has superb facilities with a computer suite with 16 workstations. There is a central hall, offices and a kitchen plus a studio, cookery area, library, kiln room and entrance porch. There are two separate hard play areas, two adventure playgrounds, and a large, fenced multi use ball court. Large grass play areas extend to an established nature garden and environmental study area. Opposite the school is Cademan Woods, an area of woodlands, open heath and volcanic outcrops which are frequently used for a variety of activities to enrich the children's learning. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered at lunchtime and after-school. These activities include basketball, cross-country, football, cricket, rugby, recorder, choir, kazoo, cheer leading, art and circus skills. The school aims to provide a stimulating environment where learning is enjoyable and challenging.