IVYDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Greater London, Southwark

Education Centre Information: Ivydale Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Southwark
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: 398
Number of boys: 190
Number of girls: 208
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Ivydale is a county primary school maintained by the London Borough of Southwark. The school is a two-form entry school. The national curriculum provides clear targets, which set out what children should know, understand and be able to do at their own level. The school has developed an effective teaching and learning policy that outlines the school's policy on class organisation, classroom management and teaching style. The school has a wide range of sports facilities: gymnastics, dance and games all take place in three well equipped halls, depending on the age of the children. The school has committed arts programme and is a priority on the school's development plan. Religious education is taught throughout the school as a compulsory part of the national curriculum. The school is developing extra-curricular activities and the school is keen to provide a variety of activities in many areas. The school is able to offer activities, which include: French club, photography, choir, recorders, gymnastics and homework club. The school aims to provide a safe, happy, caring, well ordered environment in which learning can take place and where each child is valued as an individual.