MELBOURNE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL in North Yorkshire, York

Education Centre Information: Melbourne Community Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 154
Number of boys: 80
Number of girls: 74
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Melbourne Community Primary School is situated in the small village of Melbourne, near York, in the beautiful East Riding of Yorkshire. It serves five nearby villages and the surrounding rural area. The school building is modern and boasts excellent playground and playing field facilities in an attractive environment close to the nature reserve by Pocklington Canal. The school caters for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years and a Peripatetic Nursery, accommodating children from 3 years of age, is based at the school for five half-day sessions a week. Most children move on to Woldgate School in the nearby market town of Pocklington at the end of Year 6. Melbourne Primary School is at the centre of a learning community that believes in promoting life-long for all. The school curriculum embodies all the national curriculum subjects within a broad and balanced framework. At Melbourne School its aim to contribute to the development of young people's beliefs and values and develop knowledge and understanding of religions. A number of lunchtime clubs and after school sports take place throughout the year. These may include football, netball, cross-country, cricket and rounders. The school participates in the annual cross-country local event for boys and girls. Various clubs and activities are offered at lunchtime and after school. These do vary, but usually include netball, rounders, football, cricket, choir, French, drama, technology and cross-country sessions. There is also an athletics meeting and cross-country match against local primary schools in which many pupils like to compete. Melbourne Primary School is at the centre of a learning community that believes in promoting life-long learning for all. It is a happy community that works hard to maintain a learning environment that is safe, stimulating and supportive.