SAINT ANDREW'S ROMAN CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL in North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough

Education Centre Information: Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Redcar and Cleveland
Reason Establishment Closed: Result of Amalgamation
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2004
Boarders: No Boarders
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Middlesborough
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 226
Number of boys: 102
Number of girls: 124
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1958, serving the parish of St Andrews, the school covers Teesville, Eston and Normandby. The buildings are within two and a half acres of secure playing fields. The school operates a house system which promotes good work and behaviour, there are four houses and awards are given out in assemblies in front of the school. The catchment area is wide, with most pupils travelling some distance by coach or car to school. As a result there are not a great many extra-curricular activities, but the school does operate both football and netball teams for the older children. Furthermore there is a 'disco' each half-term. During lessons however the school takes advantage of its generous fields, and proximity to local swimming baths, to provide a broad range of sporting opportunity. There are also special coaching sessions with the Middlesborough Mohawks basketball team. Outside of the school the 'Friends of St Andrew's' meet regularly to arrange fundraising and social events, with the school regualrly contributing to CAFOD and CAUSE. 'Our school aims to co-operate with parents in helping children to realise their full potential as individuals within the spiritual and moral guidance of the Catholic Church'.