STAITHES, SETON COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL in North Yorkshire, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Education Centre Information: Staithes, Seton Community Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: North Yorkshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
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: 85
Number of boys: 49
Number of girls: 36
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Situated in a historic village, Seton County Primary is housed in a 'spacious' building which was opened in 1985. It serves a small sea-faring and rural community on the north east coast. The school's 'extensive' grounds include a butterfly garden, pond and playing fields and children in the infant classes tend their own class gardens. Netball, football, recorders, gymnastics, cycling, athletics, cricket and computer studies are all offered after school. The school recently won area junior and infant trophies in athletics in addition to a football trophy. Pupils are taken to the local swimming pool every fortnight throughout the year, resulting in 'excellent' swimming achievements. Children in Years 5 and 6 are taught French, and European awareness is hightened by links with schools in Spain. School business partnerships have been set up with British Steel, Boulby Potash, local small businesses and others. There are also links with local community organisations and fundraising takes place for charities which include the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research. The school hosts blood donation sessions, in addition to visits from the local MP and community arts groups. Joint fundraising has allowed the provision of community information technology facilities. 'At Seton School each child is a valued and active member of the community. Opportunities are provided for children to develop their own particular talents in a challenging, stimulating and colourful learning environment. Children's achievements will be displayed and celebrated'.