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St John The Baptist RC School, Brighton

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St John The Baptist RC School details

Address:
St John The Baptist RC School
Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 0AH
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Authority:
Brighton and Hove
Type:
Voluntary aided
Gender of entry:
Mixed
Age range:
4-11
Number of students:
204
Last inspection:
April 2002.
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Background: Founded at the end of the 19th century, the school moved 10 years ago and now occupies a 'bright, modern building' in the east of Brighton where its raised position gives 'a perfect view of the town's famous Palace Pier'. Its catchment area is 'diverse' and it does experience 'many local issues related to urban deprivation'. Free school meals vary between 35% and 48%. The school is now part of the East Brighton Education Action Zone. The school's underlying philosophy is based on the principle of respect for others, while all staff are 'committed to raising the self-esteem and academic standard of all pupils'. The children have access to a 'wide range' of extra-curricular activities including football, hockey, computer club, netball, board games and athletics. The school provides a host of stimulating events such as residential stays for Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils where they can undertake activities like abseiling, canoeing, archery, climbing, orienteering and problem solving. The school football team has won the regional Predator competition and represented Brighton against teams including Queens Park Rangers and Watford, while a recent sports week at the school included coaching events and visits from Olympic medallist Mark Rowlands and Chris Eubank. The national schemes for literacy and numeracy are 'fully implemented' but the school also 'looks for curriculum innovations'. For example, Year 6 pupils are currently undertaking a local environmental study which involves using a digital video camera, scanning drawings and setting up computer databases, while 29 AMEX employees come to the school every week to hear children read as part of a literacy mentorship scheme. As a Christian school it is 'committed to fostering strong community links' and has a policy for regular meetings with all parents and a 'thriving' parents' association. It runs a variety of fund-raising activities to support local and national charities. .

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