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Lodge Junior School (Downside Lodge), Purley

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Lodge Junior School (Downside Lodge) details

Address:
Lodge Junior School (Downside Lodge)
1 Woodcote Lane, Purley, Surrey CR8 3HB
Telephone:
020 8660 3179
Fax:
020 8660 1385
Email:
enquiries@lodgeschool.co.uk
Website:
www.lodgeschool.co.uk/ downside.htm
Authority:
Croydon
Admissions:
Comprehensive
Gender of entry:
Mixed
Age range:
2-11
Number of students:
150
Affiliation:
GSA
Last inspection:
May 2004. Read the full inspection report.

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General information

Headteacher: Steve Speer .

Staff: 12 (men 3, women 9).

Background: The school is set in its own grounds, its tree-lined playing fields giving it a sense of space within an almost rural environment. It is situated in the middle of the Webb estate, which was declared a conservation area in 1983. Excellent facilities include large, well-equipped classrooms, a music suite, sports hall, drama studio, art room, science laboratory and networked computer suite. To enhance the curriculum, pupils take part in extra-curricular activities, while regular educational trips and outings are also organised. Children are entered for a variety of inter-school competitions such as Croydon Young Citizens, a Children's Parliament run by Croydon Council, the Croydon Music and Drama Festival and the Coulsdon and Purley Music and Drama Festival. Music is promoted through a highly trained school choir and instrumental groups. Plays and concerts are 'frequent and popular'. Chess, table-tennis and judo clubs are run by specialist coaches and competitive school fixtures are arranged in a variety of sports. The school believes that communication with parents is very important and to that end contact books are used daily. 'Small school with strong family and community atmosphere, providing important opportunities for the students to develop as bright, confident and skilled young people ready for all the challenges of modern life. The school places much emphasis on teaching individuals to think for themselves and to take responsibility for their own learning at the earliest opportunity, while providing just the right amount of care, support and encouragement.' .

Approach to discipline: Fair but firm. Each pupil is given a school charter to sign, keeping a copy for themselves.

Uniform: Green blazer with yellow-and-red stripe, grey trousers/skirt, jumper with school logo and red tie. 'Uniform is strictly adhered to.'

Special needs: Separate special needs room; qualified learning support staff; computer and related resources.

Inspection: May 2004: 'Lodge School is distinguished by its exceptional ethos: all pupils are known, valued and cared for as unique individuals in an atmosphere characterised by warmth and good humour. Inspired by the principal, the staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are fully dedicated to the educational welfare of the pupils. Pupils achieve good standards academically in relation to their ages and abilities and their personal development is strong. The school meets almost all the regulatory requirements.'

Secondary schools: Whitgift School; Trinity School; Lodge School.

Boys' age range: 2 to 11.

Girls' age range: 2 to 11.

Before-school care: 08.00-08.30.

After-school care: 15.15-18.00.

Factors taken into account other than academic ability: Social skills.

Selection procedures: Interview and verbal reasoning from year two.

Day pupils: 150.

Average class size (Year 5): 17.

Subjects taught at seven: 12.

Subjects taught at 11: 12.

All teachers hold teaching qualifications?: Y.

Teachers with degrees: 12.

Specialist teachers used: Music and PE from reception; French and drama from year two.

Subjects taught in addition to national curriculum: French and drama from year two; citizenship from year three.

Sports offered: Football, rugby, netball, short tennis, rounders, cricket, basketball, swimming, athletics, dance, gymnastics, cross-country, tae kwondo, Judo and table tennis.

On-site sports facilities: Playing fields, sports hall, netball court.

Off-site sports facilities: Swimming pool, tennis courts- situated in another part of the school.

Daily act of collective worship?: N.

Pupils sit SATs?: Y.

SATs results provided by QCA-approved body?: Y.

Common entrance?: N.

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