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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Shenfield, Brentwood

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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Shenfield
Hall Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9AL

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Exam data

Authority:

Essex

Type:

Voluntary aided

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

5-11

Number of students:

380

Last inspection:

July 2003. Read the full inspection report.

Official school profile:

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General information

Background: Founded in 1865, close to Shenfield and to open country; close links to St Mary's Church; rector takes assemblies. Opted for aided status in 1954; part of original Victorian buildings house lower juniors. New infants' unit houses three classrooms and library; first-floor extension houses three upper-junior classrooms; also two playgrounds and field. Over-subscribed, with 1.5 applications per place. French offered as additional subject from Year 4. Range of extra-curricular clubs and activities: music, drama, ICT, mathematics investigation, netball, chess, design and technology, art, gardening, rounders, football. Field trips in Year 5 and 6; music lessons include violin, guitar, flute, keyboard, recorder, voice, and theory of music. School Council meetings once a month. 'The children are encouraged to be thoughtful members of the community by charity fundraising as well as participation in local and national events.' Flourishing parent-teacher association, raising average of £15,000 a year. DfES achievement award (2001, 2002, 2003). Ethos: 'The school aims to provide a caring and stimulating environment.' .

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