CHRIST CHURCH COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton

Education Centre Information: Christ Church CofE Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Kingston 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: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Southwark
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 480
Number of boys: 243
Number of girls: 237
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Christ Church CofE Primary School was founded in 1864 and moved to its present site, in the middle of a residential area in 1963. The school has its own playing field, backing onto Surbiton Tennis Club. A brand new information and communication technology (ICT) suite was opened, which allows whole classes to participate in computer based learning activities. There are also new personal computers (PCs) in each classroom. Physical education is considered important throughout the school and children are encouraged to develop their skills. Lessons for children in Key Stage 1 may involve beanbags, balls of various sizes, play bats, hoops and skipping ropes. Children in Key Stage 2 play football, hockey and netball in the winter and participate in athletics, games and rounders in the summer. In religious education lessons, children are taught about other faiths that are represented in the school and in the wider community. Christ Church is a Christian school where purposeful learning, stimulus and a full partnership between teachers and parents encourage each child to reach her/his maximum potential.