ST PETER CHANEL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Bexley, Sidcup

Education Centre Information: St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Bexley
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: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Southwark
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 206
Number of boys: 108
Number of girls: 98
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School is situated on the Kent border, 15 miles from Central London, in a semi-rural location. Set adjacent to Footscray Meadows, it has a designated nature area with hedgerows, pond, herb and vegetable gardens, as well as a variety of play areas. There are seven classes, a large school hall and an ICT suite. It is a Catholic voluntary aided school in the archdiocese of Southwark. It has strong community links with St Lawrence's parish in Sidcup and in the local area and has an active parents association, which holds social and fundraising events regularly. Extra-curricular activities include orchestra and other various activities during the year. Instrumental tuition on string, brass and woodwind is given by staff from the Bexley Music Centre. Recycling projects play an important role in the life of the school, and it has been awarded the Bexley Environmental Challenge Cup twice in its short history, along with numerous other certificates for its efforts. In 2003 it was the London Regional winner in the National Greenfingers Competition.