COLLIS PRIMARY SCHOOL in Richmond upon Thames, Teddington

Education Centre Information: Collis Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Richmond upon Thames
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: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 709
Number of boys: 337
Number of girls: 372
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1865 by Miss Sarah Collis in a house in Park Road Teddington; the Collis family ran the school up until 1928. The school has moved location and changed names several times, before moving to the current site in Fairfax Road in 1972. Now a three-form-entry school; new multi-million-pound extension includes 12 classrooms, IT suite, music practice rooms, purpose-built sports chanigng rooms, library, and staffroom. Extensive community use. There are several clubs and groups that meet regularly during the lunch hour or after-school. Clubs include football, netball, art, green issues, music and drama. Before-school care, from 8am; after-school care, until 1800. Over-subscribed, with 1.7 applications per place. Schools Curriculum Award; Basic Skills quality Mark; Investor in People status; DfES achievement award; Activemark Gold. Ethos: 'The school aims to provide opportunities for each child to reach his or her full potential; to provide an education that aids children's intellectual, emotional, physical, moral, spiritual, aesthetic and social development; create a learning environment that promotes positive attitudes towards cultural diversity; to provide a secure environment in which every child feels happy and can learn effectively; to help a child develop a sense of community through self-control and discipline; establish a close contact with parents/carers and the community'.