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Barham Church of England Primary School, Canterbury

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Barham Church of England Primary School details

Address:
Barham Church of England Primary School
Valley Road, Barham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6NX
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Exam data
Authority:
Kent
Type:
Voluntary controlled
Admissions:
Comprehensive
Gender of entry:
Mixed
Age range:
4-11
Number of students:
193
Last inspection:
May 2004.
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General information

Background: The school was founded in 1858 and occupies its original Victorian block with eight mobile classrooms with a pre-school on the same site. It is located in a beautiful rural locality and has extensive grounds. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool. It is renowned for its music and sport, which includes skiing. It has an orchestra, wind band and choir and is proud of the achievements of its sports teams. There are many community links, and children are encouraged to visit the local Church and nursing home. There are also links with schools in France, Germany and Russia. French is taught from Year 4. Children raise money for a variety of charities. The school is over-subscribed and there is a waiting list for most year groups. The school aims to enable each every child to achieve happiness, success and fulfilment in their school life, whilst building their confidence and self-esteem within a Christian spiritual and moral framework.


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