GRIMSDYKE SCHOOL in Harrow, Pinner

Education Centre Information: Grimsdyke School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Harrow
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: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 417
Number of boys: 198
Number of girls: 219
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1939; several extensions, including science and technology facility; two-form entry school, without a nursery; classes to Year 7, but some children transfer to out-of-borough secondary schools at the end of Year 6. French taught from Year 4. School involved in local cluster sports initiatives; increasingly successful in local competitions; swimming taught in Year 4. Strong links with local high school. Over-subscribed, with 1.5 applications per place. Healthy Schools award; Artsmark Gold (2006); Basic Skills Quality Mark; DfES achievement awards; training school status. Ethos: 'The purpose of the school is to provide a consistently high standard of learning and teaching, where achievement is appreciated and success celebrated. This will take place within a happy, secure, supportive environment where each child is valued and enabled to develop academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially to his/her full potential'.