BROOKE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL in Rutland, Oakham

Education Centre Information: Brooke Hill Primary School:

Establishment Type:Academy Converter
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Rutland
Reason Establishment Opened: Academy Converter
Establishment Open Date: 01/09/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 322
Number of boys: 170
Number of girls: 152
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Popular community primary, built in 1973 in beautiful position overlooking open countryside; extended in 2002. Open-plan design caters for four Key Stage 1 and six Key Stage 2 classes; two additional adjoining classroom units used for upper junior pupils; self-contained nursery on site; ICT suite; four playgrounds, of which two are soft-surface. 'We are proud of our high academic standards. The children consistently score higher than the national average.' Reputation for drama, art and sport; strong pastoral system; developing house system. Extra-curricular activities include dance, recorder, chess, netball, athletics, rounders, drama, cricket, cross-country and computers. School council responsible for charity fundraising for charities determined by children. Before-school care, from 8am. Healthy Schools award; Beacon status (2001); DfES achievement award (2001, 2002, 2003). Ethos: 'We strive to help each pupil discover their full potential in a happy, caring environment'.