WHITCHURCH FIRST SCHOOL AND NURSERY in Harrow, Stanmore

Education Centre Information: Whitchurch First School and Nursery:

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: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 322
Number of boys: 169
Number of girls: 153
Age Range: 3-7
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Whitchurch Middle opened in 1996 to satisfy a rising demand for school places in Harrow. Accommodation comprises 12 classrooms, specialist areas for food technology, science and design technology, a library, welfare room and multi-purpose hall. The school is set in 'attractively landscaped' grounds with a pond and large hard play area, and each classroom opens out onto a patio area. Pupils also have access to the adjacent Whitchurch playing fields. In addition to the National Curriculum, French is taught from Year 4. Individual music tuition is offered and the school has recorder groups, a choir and an orchestra. All children are expected to participate in a wide variety of sports. Extra-curricular activities are 'very important to the ethos of the school' and a range of clubs are available including art, dance, drama, ICT, football, netball, rounders, computers, cricket, gardening, recorder, orchestra and choir.